Resources for College Students  

If you or someone you know may have experienced sexual assault, rape, sex trafficking, sexual harassment, relationship abuse, domestic violence, or stalking, and would like support, you have options. 

Get Help – below

Get Information

Get Involved

Cornell – Anonymous Reports

  • To anonymously report non-emergency criminal or suspicious activity at Cornell University that you are aware of, please go to Cornell Police Silent Witness Program. Cornell University has selected NAVEX, a leading national hotline service vendor, to provide you with a simple and anonymous if desired, way to confidentially report activities that you believe may involve improper conduct or violations of Cornell University’s Policies or applicable laws and regulations.
  • https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/en/report_custom.asp?clientid=6357. 

Cornell University – Confidential Support

Identifying information will NOT be shared with anyone.

  • Advocacy Center of Tompkins County
    • The Advocacy Center is dedicated to providing support, advocacy and education for survivors domestic violence, dating abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, assault, rape, and trafficking, and their friends, families, and community members.
    • Crisis Services:
      • 24 Hour Hotline 607-277-5000
      • Shelter at our confidential safe house
      • Go with you to a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) at Cayuga Medical Center
      • Assistance developing a physical and emotional safety plan
      • Assistance filing for financial reimbursement for expenses related to the victimization through the NYS Office of Victims Services (OVS)
  • Cornell Health (medical and mental health providers, for students)
    • As a unit within the Division of Student and Campus Life, our goal is to support campus health, and foster student readiness to learn and participate fully in the Cornell experience. We strive to provide high-quality care that recognizes the experiences, values, and needs of the individuals who make up Cornell’s diverse community.
    • (607) 255-5155
    • Appointments may be made by logging in to myCornellHealth
  • LGBT Resource Center
    • The LGBT Resource Center is proud to welcome all LGBTQ+ students to our space, our programs, and the community on campus! All are welcome here. As a unit within the Dean of Students’ Center for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging, the LGBT Resource Center is the hub of LGBTQ+ student life and resources at Cornell. 
    • (607) 254-4987
    • lgbtrc@cornell.edu
  • The Gender Equity Resource Center
    • The Gender Equity Resource Center strives for education, empowerment, and strength for women and gender-expansive students. The center aims to foster a vibrant and supportive campus community to help empower students to bring their full and authentic selves to every part of their lives – on campus and beyond.
    • (607) 255-1406
    • GenEq@cornell.edu
  • The University Ombuds
    • The Cornell University Ombuds is a confidential, independent, informal, and impartial resource available to students, staff, and faculty at the university to address conflicts, concerns, or other issues affecting their work, life, or study at Cornell.
    • (607) 255-4321
    • ombuds@cornell.edu 
  • The Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making
    • The Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making (OSMM) supports Cornell students of all religious and nonreligious identities, ethical backgrounds, and worldviews. As a unit within the Dean of Students’ Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging, we work together with Cornell United Religious Work (CURW) to guide and support opportunities for students to explore the spiritual dimension of life and learning.
    • (607) 255-4214
    • osmm@cornell.edu 
  • The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
    • Cornell’s Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides professional counseling and support tailored to meet the unique needs of Cornell employees. If you’re struggling with work or life concerns, we can help. 
    • Call (607) 255-2673 to schedule an appointment.
    • You may also email us at fsap@cornell.edu. However, please keep in mind that email is not a secure form of communication, and is not appropriate for confidential or sensitive information.

Cornell University – Private But Not Confidential Support

Identifying Information may be shared with Title IX or police and investigations may be started.

  • The SHARE Office
    • The SHARE Office manages the Victim Advocacy Program, which provides sexual violence and related misconduct support services for students, staff, and faculty, supports sexual violence prevention initiatives (education, training, institutional leadership) for the Cornell community, serves as a touchpoint for the multi-faceted concerns that continue to require a comprehensive public health approach for prevention and response, and contributes to a campus climate of health and well-being.
    • Contact the SHARE Office by email, or call the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives (607-255-4782) and ask to be connected with a member of the SHARE Office.
  • Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX
    • The Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX (OIETIX) promotes and ensures equal opportunity and access to enable all members of the Cornell community to succeed and thrive. OIETIX addresses bias incidents, sexual and related misconduct, discrimination, and protected-status harassment through data collection and analysis, incident response and resolution, and training and education.
    • 607-255-2242
    • titleix@cornell.edu
  • Faculty, Staff, Coaches, RA’s, other trusted persons

Ithaca College – Anonymous Reports

  • Ithaca College community members can use EthicsPoint, a simple way to anonymously and confidentially report activities that may involve criminal, unethical, or otherwise inappropriate activity or behavior in violation of the College’s policies. EthicsPoint is one of several reporting options, and Ithaca College strongly urges members of the campus community to report possible misconduct through normal lines of communication.   
  • https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/19086/index.html 

Ithaca College – Confidential Support

Identifying information will NOT be shared with anyone.

  • The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County
    • The Advocacy Center is dedicated to providing support, advocacy and education for survivors, friends, and families of domestic violence, and sexual assault in Tompkins County.
    • Crisis Services:
      • 24 Hour Hotline 607-277-5000
      • Shelter at our confidential safe house
      • Go with you to a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) at Cayuga Medical Center
      • Assistance developing a physical and emotional safety plan
      • Assistance filing for financial reimbursement for expenses related to the victimization through the NYS Office of Victims Services (OVS)
  • Center for Health Promotion
    • The Center for Health Promotion’s mission is to support Ithaca College students in developing the skills and identifying the resources necessary for making healthy lifestyle choices. The Center utilizes evidence-based tools and personalized information to empower students to make their own decisions for optimizing their wellbeing.
    • (607)274-3136
    • healthpromotion@ithaca.edu 
  • Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
    • The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life invites you to find belonging in one of many student groups and campus partners, make meaning out of the human experience, and join with people of religious, spiritual, or secular worldviews to make a difference in Ithaca and the world. Come see how we’re turning our core objectives into a reality at IC, and how our values as an institution are being lived out through the tangible action our community is taking.
    • (607) 274-3103
    • SpiritualLife@ithaca.edu 

Ithaca College – Private but NOT Confidential Support

Identifying Information may be shared with Title IX or police and investigations may be started.

  • SHARE (Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education)
    • Students who experience sexual harassment (including dating violence, stalking and sexual assault), sexual violence or sexual discrimination based on gender or sexual identity are encouraged to report their experience to the Title IX Coordinator to explore formal and informal reporting options and explore the support and resources available. 
    • ithaca.edu/share
  • The Offices of Residential Life and Student Conduct & Community
    • The Offices of Residential Life and Student Conduct & Community Standards function as one department, supporting the needs of both residential and off-campus students at Ithaca College. The department oversees all processes and services related to Residential Education, Student Housing, Residence Hall Facility Operations, and Student Conduct. Our philosophy is to support the overall mission of the college by creating inclusive, caring, and engaging residential communities.
    • 607-274-3141
    • reslife@ithaca.edu 
  • Office of Public Safety
    • The Office of Public Safety is responsible for the safety of the campus and the community, as well as fostering crime awareness, prevention, and education. Public Safety members are a well-trained team inclusive of uniformed campus police officers and state-certified security officers.
    • 607-274-3333
    • publicsafety@ithaca.edu 
  • Faculty, Staff, Coaches, RA’s and other trusted persons

Tompkins Cortland Community College – Anonymous Reports

  • To confidentially, and anonymously if desired, report relationship or interpersonal violence, including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or stalking behaviors, please use our online reporting form. The Title IX Coordinators review all reports to address interpersonal violence and concerns.
  • Anonymous Reporting Form

Tompkins Cortland Community College – Confidential Support

Identifying information will NOT be shared with anyone.

  • The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County
    • The Advocacy Center is dedicated to providing support, advocacy and education for survivors, friends, and families of domestic violence, and sexual assault in Tompkins County.
    • Crisis Services:
      • 24 Hour Hotline 607-277-5000
      • Shelter at our confidential safe house
      • Go with you to a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) at Cayuga Medical Center
      • Assistance developing a physical and emotional safety plan
      • Assistance filing for financial reimbursement for expenses related to the victimization through the NYS Office of Victims Services (OVS)
  • Aid to Victims of Violence – Cortland YWCA
    • Aid to Victims of Violence empowers victims of abuse to live their lives free of abuse and oppression by helping them to explore options on their own through this intervention. Aid to Victims of Violence provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other crimes in Cortland County.
    • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday by appointment
    • 607-753-3639
    • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 607-756-6363
  • Office of Mental Health Services
    • Mental Health Counseling provides confidential mental health services to currently enrolled TC3 students. The professionals in Counseling are specialists in college mental health and are prepared to assist students with a wide variety of mental health and personal concerns. We provide campus-based brief treatment services and crisis mental health response.
    • Counseling Center: Room 230
    • 607-844-6577
    • counseling@tompkinscortland.edu 
  • Anonymous Reporting
    • To report relationship or interpersonal violence, including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or stalking behaviors. The Title IX Coordinators review all reports to address interpersonal violence and concerns. To report interpersonal violence, please use our online reporting form.
    • Anonymous Reporting Form 

Tompkins Cortland Community College – Private but NOT Confidential

Identifying Information may be shared with police and investigations may be started

  • Office of Title IX
    • Assistance in reporting and addressing sexual harassment and discrimination
    • 607-844-8222, ext. 4283
    • Contact: Carolyn Boone, clb@tompkinscortland.edu
    • You may always report directly to the Title IX Coordinators via email: TitleIX@tompkinscortland.edu – only the four Title IX Coordinators have access to this email account. 
    • You may also submit a report directly through their Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence Online Reporting Form. 
  • Office of Public Safety
    • The Office of Public Safety is responsible for the safety of the campus and the community, as well as fostering crime awareness, prevention, and education. Public Safety members are a well-trained team inclusive of uniformed campus police officers and state-certified security officers.
    • 607-274-3333
    • publicsafety@ithaca.edu 
  • The Offices of Residential Life and Student Conduct & Community
    • The Offices of Residential Life and Student Conduct & Community Standards function as one department, supporting the needs of both residential and off-campus students at Ithaca College. The department oversees all processes and services related to Residential Education, Student Housing, Residence Hall Facility Operations, and Student Conduct. Our philosophy is to support the overall mission of the college by creating inclusive, caring, and engaging residential communities.
    • 607-274-3141
    • reslife@ithaca.edu 
  • Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards 
    • The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is responsible for the Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities and the Non-Academic Code of Conduct that support the College’s values, goals and priorities. The program strives to create an educational environment that promotes a safe and healthy environment for all of our students.
    • 607-844-6591
  • Athletics Staff, Coaches, Deans, Provost, RA’s, Residence Directors and other trusted persons