Dear students,

Earlier today you received a message from the University of Oregon sharing that several sexual assaults have been reported in our community, along with expectations, important safety reminders, and resources.

I want to follow up on that message and highlight support available at our university.

The Care and Advocacy Program provides confidential support and 24/7 crisis intervention through the SAFE Hotline: 541-346-SAFE (541-346-7233) 

Confidential advocacy helps students understand their options and exercise as much agency as possible in deciding what steps they want to take. Advocates can help students access supportive measures and navigate university, medical, legal, and law-enforcement reporting options.

UO Counseling Services mental health providers understand the variety of challenges students face and are experts in providing mental health care, including care related to interpersonal violence for university students.

UO Medical Services providers are specially trained in sexual assault support. They offer medical care, including emergency contraception and lab work, for students at no charge.  They can also perform a physical exam for evidence collection if the student wishes to report to law enforcement.

Students can also visit How to Get Support to review additional options for support and to understand the procedures for accessing those resources.

Sexual and relationship violence are serious issues that impact campus communities nationwide. I invite you to learn more about the University of Oregon’s holistic, community-based approaches to ending sexual and relationship violence by exploring the resources at the bottom of this email and engaging in the following upcoming campus programming:

Women's Center (WC) Community Coffee Hour Open House
Monday, October 5, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (012 Erb Memorial Union)
Learn more about the Care and Advocacy Program and checkout the WC's Decompression Room, a cozy space for students to care for their emotional and sensory needs.

CAP Connect
Wednesday, October 7, 3:30–5:00 p.m. (Women's Center, 012 EMU)
Connect with confidential advocates from the Care and Advocacy Program to learn more about the process of advocacy. Confidential advocates will also be holding drop-in hours for questions at the WC throughout the week; follow the WC on Instagram @uo_womenscenter for more information.

Student Activities Board Ducks After Dark Movie: Obsession
Thursday, October 8, 7:15–10:45 p.m. (Redwood Auditorium, 214 EMU)
Sponsored by Sexual Violence Prevention Education in collaboration with the Women's Center.

Knot Alone with Sexual Violence Prevention Education
Wednesday, October 21, noon–3:00 p.m. (Duck Nest, 134 Student Recreation Center)
Follow the Duck Nest on Instagram @uo_ducknest for more information about upcoming programs and events.

Ducks care for one another. We each have a role in creating a university community where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and care, and where violence and harassment are not tolerated. Please know that I, and the entire Student Life team, are here for you. If you need support, have concerns, or simply want someone to talk with, please reach out.

Take care,

Angela Lauer Chong, JD
Vice President for Student Life