At Illinois, we care about supporting all students who are impacted by sexual misconduct, and we have many resources available to assist with various needs related to these issues. The links below will take you to a listing of resources on campus and in the community maintained on the university’s We Care:Sexual Misconduct Support, Response, and Prevention website. If you are concerned about safety or need medical attention, call 911 or go to a local medical facility.
Resources on the We Care Site
The We Care website is a comprehensive university resource for sexual misconduct support, response, and prevention. This includes the University Reporting Form and information about rights and options, supportive measures, resources, FAQs, policies and procedures, training, and reports.
Report an Incident of Sexual Misconduct
Deciding to report sexual misconduct and choosing how to proceed are difficult decisions. Reports may be made by:
- An individual who has experienced sexual misconduct;
- Anyone who receives a report from someone who experienced sexual misconduct; and/or
- Anyone who witnesses or otherwise has information that sexual misconduct may have occurred.
I Want to Talk to Someone
If you have experienced or think you have experienced sexual misconduct, help is available. Talking to someone could be a good start in taking that first step forward.
Learn about Confidential ResourcesI Want to Support Someone
It’s not always easy to know how to respond when someone we care about has been affected by sexual misconduct. One of the best ways you can support someone is by becoming aware of resources on campus and encouraging someone to utilize the ones that best fit their current needs.
I Don’t Know What to Do
If you have experienced sexual misconduct or think you may have experienced it, help is available. It is not your fault, and there are resources on campus and in the community to provide support and help you heal. You also have options for reporting the incident.
Additional information about policy, procedures, resources, support services, reporting options, and training is available at the We Care: Sexual Misconduct Support, Response, and Prevention website.
The University of Illinois We Care website is a collaboration of the Connie Frank CARE Center, the Women’s Resources Center, Office of University Counsel, Office for Access & Equity, and the University of Illinois Police.