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Where can I go on-campus to speak with someone?

51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a number of resources to support you through concerns related to sexual misconduct and Title IX.  Speaking with one of the departments or staff members below does not obligate you to take an action such as a formal investigation.  The choice is yours how you wish to proceed.

Kristie Damell
Fenster Hall, Room 581
973-596-3446

*Office of Prevention and Advocacy
Brittany Gaviria
Prevention Specialist and Confidential Advocate
Campus Center, Room 289
973-596-2664

*51³Ô¹ÏÍø Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Campbell Hall, Room 205
973-596-3414

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Campus Wellness Services
111 Central Avenue 
Newark NJ 07102
973-596-3621

*confidential resource

Local and State Resources

60 South Fullerton Ave, Suite 109
Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: 973-746-0800 x310/307

• A 24-hour, free and confidential Hotline
• Crisis services for survivors and their families
• Educational programs and training for youth and professionals
• Free, unlimited counseling at Family Service League.

24 Hr. Hotline: 862-444-3126

Provides counseling, legal assistance, and other services for domestic violence survivors
Phone: 973-230-7229

An organization for South Asian Survivors 
24 Hr. Hotline (multilingual): 732-435-1414

Statewide resource to connect with a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate. 
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-601-7200

Domestic and sexual violence hotlines available statewide. 
Phone: 1-800-572-SAFE (7233)

Emergency Shelter 24 Hr. Hotline: (973) 759-2154

Division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey
24 Hr. Hotline: 973-740-1233

Additional Resources:

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Where can I go to report criminally or file for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)?

We encourage you to speak to your local police department, or speak with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Public Safety.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Public Safety
Parking Deck, Street Level
973-596-3111

Family Court Domestic Violence Unit of the Superior Court 
Robert N. Wilentz Court Complex
212 Washington Street
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-621-4700

Between the hours of 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday-Friday, an individual can apply for a Temporary Restraining Order in the Family Court Domestic Violence Unit of the Superior Court at the Robert N. Wilentz Court Complex. After 3:00 pm, contact 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Public Safety department. 

Any person who wishes to report an incident of Prohibited Conduct, whether the incident occurred on or off campus, shall retain the following rights and options: 

• Go to court to file a domestic violence complaint requesting a restraining order against the Respondent, and/or an order directing the Respondent to leave the household, building, school, college or workplace; maintain a specified distance away; or otherwise prohibit contact. Victims of domestic violence are entitled to respond to any law enforcement agency where they, as the victim, reside, work or attend school, where the incident took place, or where the Respondent resides at any time of day or night. During the hours of 9am and 3pm, victims of domestic violence should respond to their local county courthouse to request a hearing for a temporary restraining order.  
• Victims of sexual assault are also entitled to apply for a Sexual Assault Restraining Order with the assistance of law enforcement.
• Sign a criminal complaint with law enforcement for threats, assault and battery, or other related offenses. Certain offenses that are classified under domestic violence will be charged by the law enforcement agency if there is enough proof to charge and arrest OR if the crime that is committed falls under a mandatory arrest. The burden of charges will not be on the victim in these instances.
• As a victim of any offense or crime, victims are entitled to a copy of their rights under the Crime Victims Bill of Rights. These are furnished by the law enforcement agency involved in the initial contact.
• Seek medical treatment; the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Department of Public Safety and/or the Title IX Coordinator will arrange transportation to the nearest medical facility. 
• Request that law enforcement remain at the scene until safety is secured. 
• Request that law enforcement provide transportation to a safe place, such as a shelter, or a family or friend’s residence. 
• Receive a copy of the police incident report. Any victim of sexual assault has the right to review the initial investigative report authored by a law enforcement agency prior to it being approved or submitted.

Additional Legal Resources

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Connecting with an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Title IX Advisor

Complainants and Respondents involved in any Title IX-related proceedings are entitled to have an advisor/support person present for all meetings and hearings.  *Advisors can be anyone of your choosing and do not need to be a member of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community.  However, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has a number of advisors who have received foundational training on Title IX and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's resources and resolution options.

• Brittany Costantino, Coordinator, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Michael Davis, Director, Student Involvement and Leadership
• Dr. Kristen DeGraff, Director, New Student Orientation
• Sean Dowd, Senior Associate Dean of Students
• Dr. Grace Gangitano, Executive Director, Office of Student Transition
• Peg Hefferan, Associate Athletic Director, Athletics
• Ashley Hunter, Enrollment Services Manager, Admissions
• Caitlin Kain, Academic Advisor, Albert A. Dorman Honors College
• Karen Quackenbush, Director, Office of Residence Life
• Aaliyah Rathore, Associate Director of Inclusive Excellence 
• , Director, Educational Opportunity Program 
• Sandra Taylor, Director, The Learning Center

*The Advisor cannot have institutionally conflicting roles, such as serving as an administrator with an active role in the matter or as a supervisor responsible for monitoring and implementing sanctions. An Advisor who is also a witness in the process may present a risk of bias or conflict of interest.