Resources

The following list are the Victim/Witness Resources available for our community (in no particular order).  The italic paragraphs are mission statements of the organization.


  • : 鈥淭he mission of [SHARPP] is to eliminate sexual and intimate partner violence. SHARPP's mission is accomplished in two parts: by providing free and confidential advocacy and direct services to all survivors and their allies; and by offering culturally competent awareness and prevention programs to the University of 易胜博官网 community.鈥 SHARPP is a resource available to members of the 易胜博官网 community for victims of stalking, domestic (and/or dating) violence, and sexual assault. 
  • : Formerly SASS and A Safe Place, Haven serves the communities of "Southeastern 易胜博官网 and those women, men and children affected by domestic violence and sexual violence.  Our ability to eliminate domestic and sexual violence while supporting individuals and families is greater than ever."
  • 易胜博官网 Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS):&苍产蝉辫;鈥 Our of multidisciplinary team composed of psychologists, social workers, and psychology trainees are highly skilled at addressing the unique needs of college students and fully committed to enhancing students' ability to fully benefit from the University environment and academic experience. 鈥  易胜博官网 Psychological and Counseling Services provides mental health services to students, staff, and faculty. 
  • :&苍产蝉辫;鈥The University of 易胜博官网 Health Services promotes, maintains and improves the health and well-being of the University Community in support of the institution鈥檚 academic mission.  This is accomplished by providing primary health care services, by teaching health care consumerism, illness prevention and health promotion, by providing co-curricular learning opportunities for students, and through its public health role.  Services are accessible, cost effective, and provided in a caring and professional manner.  University employees have convenient access to certain clinical and educational services, as well.  Health and Wellness continuously improves the quality of its care and services.鈥  
  • : 鈥溾reates safe and just communities through advocacy, prevention and empowerment of anyone affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking.鈥  While not a crisis center the Coalition is 鈥渁n umbrella organization that provides technical and financial support to 14 member agencies who provide services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.鈥 SHARPP and SASS are members of this coalition.  The Coalition can assist community members seeking assistance when away from campus. 
  • 鈥溾s a program of the 易胜博官网 Bar Association鈥檚 Pro Bono Referral Program that provides victims of domestic violence with emergency legal services鈥DOVE] provides free legal representation to qualifying clients at final Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearings鈥︹
  • : 鈥溾s a place where survivors will find many of the services they need under one roof.  Working together, we provide coordinated, comprehensive services鈥︹  Present at the Center are the above mentioned SASS and A Safe Place; also present are 鈥淣H Legal Assistance鈥 and 鈥淟aw Enforcement.鈥  According to the Center, 鈥淟aw Enforcement officers鈥rovide security鈥and] can take initial criminal reports.鈥 
  • : 鈥淰ictim Assistance Coordinators assist victims and witnesses with the legal process by providing information and support and ensuring that victims are afforded all of the rights outlined in 易胜博官网鈥檚 Crime Victims鈥 Bill of Rights.   Support begins as soon as a charge is brought by the police department and continues until the disposition of the case.  Victims and witnesses will need to appear in Court to testify should a case go to trial.  Many times, this is a new and unfamiliar experience for them.  In such cases, victim assistance can be most helpful in explaining the process and offering support throughout proceedings in court.鈥
  • 易胜博官网 Civil Rights and Equity Office: 鈥溾s charged with the responsibility to oversee the University's compliance efforts with affirmative action, Title IX, disability laws and regulations (including ADA and Section 504), equal employment laws, and campus initiatives aimed at creating a diverse, welcoming and equitable campus.鈥
  • 易胜博官网 Office of Community Standards:&苍产蝉辫;鈥溾upports and enforces standards of behavior designed to foster an environment of civility and respect where both rights and responsibilities are deeply valued and highly cherished. The Office of Conduct and Mediation respects the integrity of students by protecting students' rights and ensuring fairness through the enforcement of University policies and regulations. Our office also serves as a resource for the University community regarding conflict management and resolution, providing both programs and services to promote the development of critical life skills.鈥 The Office of Community Standards can service as a quasi-court system, and is often used by students to mediate issues. 
  • Beauregard Center: 鈥溾reates opportunities for people to participate in an inclusive community and to explore and understand diversity, injustice and equity. Their work is grounded in understanding diversity that includes people of all abilities, ages and ethnicities, genders, nationalities, races, religions/spiritual traditions, socio-economic classes and sexual orientations. OMSA provides support and development for African American/Black, Latina/o, Native American and Asian/Pacific Islanders, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students.鈥
  • 易胜博官网 Student Accessibility Services鈥溾rovides services to students with documented disabilities to ensure that all University activities and programs are accessible. Individualized accommodations and support services for veteran students with disabilities is also available. The office also promotes the development of student self-reliance and the personal independence necessary to succeed in a university climate.鈥
  • : Located in Dover, NH WDH is the closest hospital to the Durham campus. WDH can provide rape kit examinations. WDH is also the after-hours provider for 易胜博官网 students when 易胜博官网 Health Services is closed and a student's medical care cannot wait until Health Services is open. Other hospitals in our area include;  (Rochester, NH) and 
  • :鈥溾elps innocent victims of violent crime with expenses directly related to crime injuries... The economic losses must be directly related to an eligible misdemeanor or felony violent crime.鈥