These resources are here to serve you or someone you know who may be a victim of relationship violence, sexual assault, rape or another form of interpersonal violence.
If this is an emergency, please contact TUPD at
(617) 627-3030 or the Dean of Student's office during office hours at (617) 627-3158.
For non-emergencies call The Sexual Assault Clinician, (SAC), a confidential counseling resource who is trained and experienced in the issues surrounding sexual assault. She can meet with students who want a confidential clinical response and guidance. She is available on weekdays and can be reached at 617-627-3350. Students will be directed to follow voicemail prompts. The SAC can also be reached at Susan.Mahoney@tufts.edu.
For non-emergencies students may also call The Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator. The Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator (SVRC) is located in the lower level of Health and Wellness Services, 124 Professor's Row, and is available during regular business hours from 9-5, to the Tufts community. The SVRC coordinates all services related to issues surrounding sexual and relational violence, stalking and student to student harassment. The SVRC can help students understand the resources, procedures and options both on and off campus. She can also consult about educational programming and training about related issues such as consent, "hook-up" culture, stalking, relational violence and harassment. Call: 617-627-3752 or email elaine.theodore@tufts.edu.
Sexual Harassment/Stalking
Resources are available, both on and off-campus, for individuals experiencing either harassment or stalking.
For immediate on-campus assistance, contact TUPD at (617) 627-3030 or the Dean of Student's office during office hours at (617) 627-3158.
Sexual Harassment: Sexual attention that is unwanted and persistent; repeated after being asked to stop and may include unwanted physical contact, lewd remarks or whistles.
Stalking: Willful, malicious and repeated following and/or contact that harasses another person. Stalking may include contact via letters or email, repeated phone calls, text/instant messaging, unwanted gifts, showing up at someone's residence or place of work, etc.