OUR COMMUNITY
MATTERS
ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT,
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE,
AND STALKING
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A
SAFE LEARNING, WORKING, AND
LIVING ENVIRONMENT.
THE UNIVERSITY PROHIBITS SEXUAL
AND GENDER-BASED MISCONDUCT,
INCLUDING THE CRIMES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT,
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, AND STALKING.
This resource guide is intended to assist
university students, faculty, and staff
who may have experienced any of these violations.
This guide is intended to provide information and
options for reporting to law enforcement
and/or to the university Ofce of Institutional Equity
for violations of the university
Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct.
This guide also provides information
about resources and condential support services.
Published April 2021
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IMMEDIATE
HELP
IF YOU OR SOMEBODY YOU KNOW HAS
EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER
VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR
STALKING, HELP IS AVAILABLE.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, fears
for their physical safety, or has experienced interpersonal
violence:
CALL 911 (FOR EMERGENCIES)
CALL THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
(734) 763-1131
CONFIDENTIAL
ADVOCACY & SUPPORT
FOR IMMEDIATE CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS
INTERVENTION OR SUPPORT CONTACT:
THE U-M SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND
AWARENESS CENTER (SAPAC)
24-hour Crisis Line
(734) 936-3333
THE SAFEHOUSE CENTER
24- hour Crisis Line
(734) 995-5444
Advocates from SAPAC or SafeHouse are available to
accompany you and provide support during your ER visit.
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MEDICAL CARE
If you need immediate medical care and are unable to
transport yourself to the hospital, call 911.
If you have experienced sexual assault, these hospitals have
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on staff who are specially
trained to conduct forensic exams and collect evidence. If
you choose to have a sexual assault examination within
ve days of the assault, you will not be billed.
U-M HOSPITALS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
(734) 936-6666
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
Monday - Friday 10:00 pm to 6:00 pm
ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL
(734) 572-3000
YOU MAY REPORT TO THE
UNIVERSITY, TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,
TO BOTH, OR NEITHER
We encourage you to report what you have experienced
to law enforcement and to participate in the university’s
internal review process, but you are not obliged to do so.
In this guide, you will see more information about how to
report to the university and/or to law enforcement, and
about how the university will review reports it receives.
The resources and supportive measures described in this
resource guide are available to you even if you decide not
to participate in university or law enforcement processes.
In some cases, if you make an initial report but then decide
not to participate further, the university may still need to
review and investigate the information provided, and may
also be obligated to share the report with law enforcement
for possible handling through the criminal justice system.
Even in such cases, you do not have to participate in the
university process and you may decline to participate in a
law enforcement interview. A report to law enforcement is
separate from a report to the university.
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PRESERVING EVIDENCE
All victims of sexual assault have a right, under Michigan
law, to have a forensic medical examination and evidence
kit collected up to 120 hours (ve days) after the assault
in order to best preserve any evidence of the assault. The
forensic exam will be administered by a registered nurse
who has received advanced training to provide care and
treatment to sexual assault victims.
All victims of sexual assault, regardless of the 120-hour
recommendation, should receive care including medical,
counseling, support, and assistance with resources.
Even if you are not sure that you want to le a police report,
it can be helpful to have any available evidence collected
in case you decide to le a report with law enforcement
at a later date. The nurse can also provide emergency
contraception, treatment for sexually transmitted infections
(STIs), and other needed medical care.
FORENSIC EXAMS AND EVIDENCE KITS CAN BE
COMPLETED AT ANY OF THESE FACILITIES
U-M MICHIGAN MEDICINE
Emergency Department
(734) 936-6666 (24 hours)
ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL
Emergency Department
(734) 572-3000 (24 hours)
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES (UHS)
(during regular business hours)
(734) 764-8325
If you seek evidence collection through any of these
facilities, the police will be contacted; however, it is up to
you whether to share any information with law enforcement.
If you choose not to le a police report at the time the kit
is completed, the medical facility where the evidence was
collected will retain it for at least one year.
An advocate from SAPAC will be available at
the medical facility to provide information and
support for U-M students, staff, or faculty.
An advocate from SafeHouse Center will be available for
anyone, whether or not a member of the U-M community,
who requests one. You do not have to speak with an
advocate.
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
Not all experiences of intimate partner violence cause
visible injuries. If visible injuries are present, it can be
helpful to document them with photographs, if it is safe
to do so. It is also important to seek medical attention if
possible and safe to do so.
STALKING
If you have experienced stalking, it can be helpful to an
investigation to retain any evidence of that behavior,
including documentation of any unwanted communication
(whether written, oral, electronic), postings (such as on
social media), gifts, etc.
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RESOURCES
AND OTHER ASSISTANCE
CONFIDENTIAL UNIVERSITY SERVICES
The university and local community provide many resources and other forms
of assistance to those who have experienced intimate partner violence,
sexual assault, or stalking. The university offers a variety of free condential
advocacy, support, and counseling resources to help you understand your
rights and options so that you may seek the help that you need.
SAPAC
Sexual Assault Prevention
and Awareness Center
sapac.umich.edu
4130 Michigan Union
530 South State Street, Room 1551
(734) 764-7771 (ofce)
CAPS
Counseling and Psychological
Services for Students
caps.umich.edu
4079 Michigan Union
530 South State Street
(734) 764-8312 (24 hours)
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDS
(FOR STUDENTS)
ombuds.umich.edu
6015 Fleming Administration Bldg.
503 Thompson Street
(734) 763-3545
FASCCO
Faculty and Staff Counseling and
Consultation Ofce
(faculty and staff)
myumi.ch/jxjZz
2076 Administrative Services Bldg.
1009 Greene Street
(734) 936-8660 (voice)
(734) 647-1388 (TTY)
MICHIGAN MEDICINE OFFICE OF
COUNSELING AND WORKPLACE
RESILIENCE
(for Michigan Medicine faculty
and staff)
myumi.ch/7ZEpB
5124 Med Sci I Bldg., C-wing
1301 Catherine St.
(734) 763-5409
OFFICE OF THE STAFF OMBUDS
(For Staff)
1220 S. University, Suite 211
and 5126 Med Sci Bldg
(734) 936-0600
staffombuds.umich.edu
FACULTY OMBUDS
(For Faculty)
(734) 763-2707
facultyombuds.umich.edu
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CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Condential assistance in the local community includes the following resources:
SAFEHOUSE CENTER
safehousecenter.org
4100 Clark Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 995-5444 (voice)
(734) 973-2227 (TTY)
info@safehousecenter.org
NATIONAL DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1 (800) 799-7233 (voice)
1 (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
thehotline.org
NATIONAL SEXUAL
ASSAULT HOTLINE
1 (800) 656-4673
rainn.org
MICHIGAN SEXUAL
ASSAULT HOTLINE
1 (855) 864-2374
michigan.gov/voices4
HELPFUL WEB-BASED INFORMATION
The university also has helpful web-based information for those who
experience intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
SEXUALMISCONDUCT.UMICH.EDU
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ACADEMIC, HOUSING,
TRANSPORTATION,
EMPLOYMENT, & OTHER
SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
In addition to the advocacy and support resources noted
in this resource guide, the university also has resources to
help those who have experienced sexual assault, intimate
partner violence, or stalking obtain reasonably available
supportive measures. These measures are available
regardless of whether the person who requests them les
a complaint with the university or through the criminal
justice system.
SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
Supportive measures are individualized services,
accommodations, and other assistance that the university
offers and may put in place, without fee or charge. They
are available to complainants, respondents, witnesses,
and other impacted members of the university community
and are designed to address safety, wellbeing, and access
to the university’s programs and activities. Supportive
measures are available regardless of whether the person
who requests a measure makes a report to the university
or law enforcement; whether the person participates in any
investigation; or whether the university or law enforcement
investigates a report that has been submitted. Supportive
measures are voluntary and may be modied or discontinued
at any time at the request of the individual.
COURT ORDERED PERSONAL
PROTECTION ORDERS
The university has staff who can provide information
and assistance about petitioning a court for a personal
protection order. Please contact either SAPAC or U-M DPSS
for assistance. SAPAC and U-M DPSS can also assist with
safety planning.
IF YOU OBTAIN A COURT-ORDERED PERSONAL
PROTECTION ORDER, PLEASE LET U-M DPSS KNOW
AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY.
U-M DPSS will
uphold such lawfully issued orders and enforce them.
OTHER SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
A wide variety of other supportive measures are available,
including:
• Academic accommodations,
such as rescheduling exams,
adjusting class schedules
to avoid contact with the
respondent, etc.
• Change in living arrangements,
such as changing oors or
residence halls
• Change in work situation, such
as relocation to provide a more
private or secure location,
additional security measures,
etc.
• Contact restrictions
• Change in transportation
arrangements, such as parking in
a different location
• An escort to ensure safe
movement between classes and
activities
• Assistance in reporting to on- or
off-campus law enforcement or
in initiating university disciplinary
proceedings
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THE FOLLOWING OFFICES CAN HELP ARRANGE
SUPPORTIVE MEASURES:
U-M DPSS
dpss.umich.edu
1239 Kipke Drive
911 (emergency)
(734) 763-1131 (non-emergency)
DEAN OF STUDENTS
(for students)
deanofstudents.umich.edu
3000 Michigan Union
530 South State Street
(734) 764-7420
OFFICE FOR
INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY
oie.umich.edu
2072 Administrative Services Bldg.
1009 Greene Street
(734) 763-0235 (voice)
(734) 647-1388 (TTY)
SAPAC
sapac.umich.edu
Michigan Union
530 South State Street, Room 1551
(734) 764-7771
HUMAN RESOURCES
hr.umich.edu/staffhr
2005 Wolverine Tower
3003 South State Street
(734) 763-2387
ACADEMIC HUMAN RESOURCES
(for faculty)
1009 Greene Street
(734) 763-8938
MICHIGAN MEDICINE
HUMAN RESOURCES
med.umich.edu/umhshr
2901 Hubbard, Suite 1100
(734) 647-553
SPECTRUM CENTER
530 S State St, Room 3020
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 763-4186
spectrumcenter.umich.edu
LEGAL SERVICES
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES
studentlegalservices.umich.edu
715 North University Avenue,
Suite 202
(734) 763-9920
Student Legal Services can assist
enrolled students with legal matters
that do not involve other students or
the University of Michigan.
LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH
CENTRAL MICHIGAN (LSSCM):
WASHTENAW COUNTY OFFICE
lsscm.org
15 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI
(734) 665-6181
LSSCM provides legal assistance
to low-income and all senior citizen
residents in thirteen counties,
including Washtenaw County.
FAMILY LAW PROJECT (FLP)
(734) 998-9454
FLP is a partnership between the
University of Michigan Law School and
LSSCM that provides legal assistance
on intimate partner violence-related
matters to low-income residents of
Washtenaw County. You must be
referred through SafeHouse Center to
receive services from FLP.
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VISA & IMMIGRATION
ASSISTANCE
Students, faculty, and staff sometimes have questions
about how various actions (e.g., a reduction in course load,
change in work circumstances) may impact their visa or
immigration status.
Additionally, students, faculty, and staff may encounter
situations where they become victims of a crime, such
as domestic violence, and may want to know how that
could affect their immigration status, or may want to
understand options for changing immigration status (e.g.
VAWA). Private and condential information about visa
and immigration status is available from the International
Center (IC) for both the primary status holder as well as
any individuals with a dependent immigration status, such
as H-4, J-2, or F-2, who are sponsored by the University
of Michigan. You should feel free to involve an advocate,
such as SAPAC (734) 936-3333, when contacting the IC,
to ensure the IC has all of the information necessary to
provide an accurate response. The IC may have to refer you
to external immigration counsel for certain questions.
INTERNATIONAL CENTER
(including Faculty & Staff Immigration Services)
internationalcenter.umich.edu
1500 Student Activities Building
515 East Jefferson Street
(734) 764-9310
(for students, scholars, and their dependents)
(for faculty, staff, and their dependents)
MICHIGAN IMMIGRANT RIGHTS CENTER
michiganimmigrant.org
15 S Washington St #201,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 239-6863
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STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
naid.umich.edu
2500 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson Street
(734) 763-6600
Students may have concerns about nancial aid matters,
such as how their nancial aid might be affected by a
reduction in course load. Information about nancial aid
matters is available from the Ofce of Financial Aid or from
the individual university unit that administers the particular
scholarship or other form of nancial assistance.
Since there can be extenuating circumstances in these
matters, students are encouraged to involve an advocate,
such as SAPAC (734) 936-3333 when contacting one
of these ofces to ensure that the ofce has all of the
information necessary to provide an accurate response.
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OPTIONS FOR REPORTING
REPORTING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
The university encourages anyone who believes they have
experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or
stalking to make a report to law enforcement.
ON CAMPUS
If the incident occurred on campus, contact U-M DPSS.
U-M DPSS
911 (EMERGENCY)
(734) 763-1131 (Non-emergency)
dpss.umich.edu
1239 Kipke Drive
All U-M police ofcers receive training on Victim Trauma-
Informed Care. Trauma-informed care emphasizes creating
services and programs that are sensitive and directly
responsive to the trauma that many survivors experience
after a violent crime. Trauma-informed care programs
identify and limit potential triggers to reduce their
retraumatization and protect their mental and emotional
health.
DPSS - POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
Our Special Victims Unit (SVU) assists those who have
experienced interpersonal violence, such as sexual assault,
intimate partner violence, dating violence, stalking, or
child abuse. Our ofcers ensure survivors are treated with
compassion and respect while navigating the criminal
justice system and prioritize holding offenders accountable.
SVU conducts thorough investigations of interpersonal
violence incidents and helps guide survivors throughout
the process. Additionally, we work closely with various
organizations to connect survivors with a variety of
resources including:
• Medical assistance
• Police reports
• Safety planning
• Personal Protection Orders
• Accommodations for housing, academics,
transportation, and work
• Counseling and support groups
• Legal advocacy
We partner with condential and free advocacy groups,
such as SAPAC and SafeHouse Center.
SVU aims to educate the public to help prevent interpersonal
violence incidents, increase reporting of interpersonal
violence, conduct thorough investigations, and hold
offenders accountable.
SVU ofcers start by believing and have expertise in
the trauma-informed approach. Our survivor-centered
investigative process is designed to better serve the
special needs of survivors and reduce barriers to reporting.
Through our educational outreach efforts, we also aim to
stop interpersonal violence before it happens.
IF YOU’RE NOT SURE, HELP IS AVAILABLE
If you are uncertain where the incident occurred or
which agency to contact, reach out to U-M DPSS at
(734) 763-1131 to help you determine which agency has
jurisdiction and will help you to report the matter to that
agency if you wish.
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OFF CAMPUS
ANN ARBOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
(734) 994-2911
301 East Huron Street
Ann Arbor MI 48104
WASHTENAW
COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
(734) 971-8400
2201 Hogback Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
YPSILANTI POLICE
DEPARTMENT
(734) 483-9510
505 West Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti MI 48197
PITTSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
(734) 822-4911
6227 W. Michigan Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
ADDITIONAL REPORTING OPTIONS
In addition, the university has staff who will, upon request,
assist you in making a report to law enforcement:
Staff from SAPAC (734) 936-3333, the Dean of Students
Ofce (734) 764-7420, the Ofce for Institutional Equity
(734) 763-0235, and the Ofce of the Student Ombuds
(734) 763-3545.
REPORTING TO THE UNIVERSITY
SEXUAL ASSAULT, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE,
AND STALKING
OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY
(for students, faculty, and staff)
oie.umich.edu
2072 Administrative Services Bldg.
1009 Greene Street
(734) 763-0235 (voice)
(734) 647-1388 (TTY)
Concerns may also be brought to the attention of the Ofce
for Institutional Equity online:
ONLINE REPORTING
sexualmisconduct.umich.edu/reporting-process
Another way to report sexual assault, intimate partner
violence, or stalking is to le a complaint via telephone or
on-line with the Compliance Ofce through the Compliance
Hotline:
COMPLIANCE HOTLINE
compliancehotline.umich.edu
(866) 990-0111
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UNIVERSITY REVIEW OF REPORTS
Whenever the university receives a report of sexual
assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking, it will review
that report consistent with its applicable policies and
procedures.
In all cases, the university’s policies and procedures seek
to provide a prompt, fair, and impartial resolution of the
concern reported. To that end, the individuals responsible
for handling sexual violence, intimate partner violence,
and stalking investigations, sanctioning, and appeals
receive annual training on how to properly conduct their
investigations and hearings of these concerns in a way
that promotes accountability as well as the safety of the
individuals involved, and of the university community as a
whole. The university investigation processes for reviewing
sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking*
use a preponderance of the evidence standard.
In addition, these processes permit the complainant,
respondent, or witness to have an adviser of their choice
to provide support and guidance throughout the process.
The adviser may assist with all written submissions made
by a complainant or a respondent and attend any meeting
or hearing throughout the process. During any meeting,
the adviser is present to observe and provide support and
counsel to the participant. The adviser may not testify or
obstruct the meeting. In a hearing, the adviser will conduct
a cross-examination on behalf of the party. If a party does
not have an adviser of their choice present at a hearing, the
university will without fee or charge to the party provide an
adviser of the university’s choice, for the limited purpose
of conducting cross-examination on behalf of that party.
A party may request to consult with their adviser at any
point. However, except for the limited role of asking the
other party and witnesses relevant questions, the adviser
may not otherwise participate actively in the hearing and
may not speak or otherwise communicate on the part of
the advisee.
The university’s processes also provide that the complainant
and respondent will receive written notication of the
outcome of any disciplinary proceeding relating to the
reported concern, as well as of any opportunities to
appeal the results of that proceeding, any changes to the
results before they are nalized, and an update when the
results become nal. The university also recognizes the
importance of maintaining, to the greatest extent possible,
the condentiality of both the claimant’s and respondent’s
identities while it reviews the reported concern. To that
end, the university will share information internally only as
needed to ensure proper handling of the concerns that have
been raised, comply with legal obligations, or provide any
requested supportive measures, and will share information
externally only to the extent legally required to do so; the
university does not publish the identities of claimants in its
crime alerts or crime logs.
*This Policy addresses stalking on the basis of sex or gender.
The Title IX Coordinator will determine if the reported conduct
meets these criteria. Stalking behavior by students that does
not meet these criteria may be addressed under the Statement
of Student Rights and Responsibilities as harassment using
a preponderance of the evidence standard. Alleged stalking
behavior by a faculty or staff member, or a third party may be
addressed under the violence in the University Community Policy,
SPG 601.18
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THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Jordan B. Acker, Huntington Woods, Michael J. Behm, Grand Blanc, Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor, Paul W. Brown, Ann
Arbor, Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms, Ron Weiser, Ann Arbor, Katherine E. White, Ann
Arbor Mark S. Schlissel, ex ofcio
The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/afrmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal
and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and afrmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy
of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital
status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in
employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity, and Title IX/Section 504/ADA
Coordinator, Ofce forInstitutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432,
(734) 763-0235, TTY (734) 647-1388, [email protected].
For other University of Michigan information call (734) 764-1817.
© 2021 The Regents of the University of Michigan
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
IF YOU OR SOMEBODY YOU KNOW HAS EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER
VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING, HELP IS AVAILABLE.
PHYSICAL SAFETY
CALL 911 if you are in imminent
danger or fear for your physical
safety. If it is not an emergency,
call (734) 763-1131.
If you are on campus, U-M DPSS
will respond. Otherwise, local law
enforcement will respond.
MEDICAL CARE
CALL 911 if you need immediate
medical care and are unable to
transport yourself to the hospital.
Otherwise, if you are in Ann Arbor,
you may seek help from the
emergency departments at the
U-M Hospitals (734) 936-6666 or
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
(734) 572-3000.
Advocates from the Sexual Assault
Prevention and Awareness Center
(SAPAC): (734) 936-3333 or
SAFEHouse (734) 995-5444 are
available to accompany you and
provide support during your ER visit.
MENTAL HEALTH
U-M Psychiatric Emergency Hotline
(734) 996-4747
If you are concerned for your mental
health or emotional wellbeing, please
call the U-M Psychiatric Emergency
hotline at any time. During regular
business hours, the following
resources are also available:
STUDENTS
Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS)
(734) 764-8312
CAMPUS EMPLOYEES
Faculty and Staff Counseling and
Consultation Ofce (FASCCO)
(734) 936-8660
Michigan Medicine Ofce of
Counseling and Workplace Resilience
(734) 763-5409
CONFIDENTIAL
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
If you would like to speak condentially
with someone at the university, you may
contact any of the following ofces:
SAPAC - (734) 764-7771
(Faculty, staff, or students)
CAPS - (734) 764-8312
(Students)
Ofce of the Ombuds (734) 763-3545
(Students)
Ofce of the Ombuds (734) 936-0600
(staff)
Faculty and Staff Counseling and
Consultation Ofce (FASCCO)
(734) 936-8660
(Campus faculty and staff)
Michigan Medicine Ofce of
Counseling and Workplace Resilience
(734) 763-5409
(Michigan Medicine faculty and staff)
REPORTING OPTIONS
You may report to law enforcement,
the university, both, or neither.
Call 911 (emergency) to report crimes
to law enforcement or contact DPSS
at (734) 763-1131.
To report to the university, contact
OIE (734) 763-0235 or, for concerns
regarding a student, le a report at
studentsexualmisconductpolicy.
umich.edu
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Condential assistance in the local
community includes the following
resources:
SafeHouse Center
(734) 995-5444
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673
Michigan Sexual Assault Hotline
(855) 864-2374
Veteran’s Crisis Hotline
(800) 273-8255, press 1
