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WHAT KINDS OF SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT / DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
If you are concerned about a friend or classmate being a victim of domestic violence or rape the first step to take is to get informed! Find out what options are available before you attempt to help. Gather the information and have it ready to present, many victims feel helpless, hopeless and often worthless. Armed with this information you are better equipped to assist you or your friend to a safe environment. 

Often victims need the help of their friends to guide them. Gather a support system, find friends or family members you trust to help. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. The offices and agencies listed below are equipped to assist you. 

  • Fort Wayne Police Department
    Directs survivor to medical attention, collects statements, presses charges against suspect of criminal activity, and makes arrests
    Emergency: 911
    Non-Emergency Telephone: 260-427-1222
  • PFW University Police Department
    Directs survivor to medical attention, collects statements, presses charges against suspect of criminal activity, and makes arrests
    https://www.pfw.edu/police/ 
    Non-Emergency & Safety Escort Service: 260-481-6827
  • The Women's Center
    Provides resources to survivors, friends, students, staff, and faculty so that they can feel empowered to seek any assistance they may need, will report assault, rape, and other criminal activity unless information is anonymous.
    Walb Student Union, Room 120
    Telephone: 260-481-6029
  • Dean of Students
    Serves as the primary student advocate on campus, insures all legal rights are protected through due process, will report assault, rape, and other criminal activity unless information is anonymous.
    Walb Student Union, Room 111
    https://www.pfw.edu/dean/ 
    Telephone: 260-481-6601
  • PFW/Bowen Center Counseling Services
    Confidential (if ages 18+), short-term personal counseling services to all students currently enrolled at PFW including survivors of assault, violence, and rape, free of charge. Available by appointment only Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Walb Student Union, Room 234
    https://www.pfw.edu/counseling/ 
    Crisis Assistance: 1-800-342-5653
    Appointments: 1-800-342-5653
  • Campus Health Clinic
    Confidential (if ages 18+) healthcare services for students, faculty, and staff, including survivors of assault, violence, and rape, accepts most insurance
    Walb Student Union, Room 234
    https://www.pfw.edu/affiliates/clinic/index.html 
    Telephone: 260-481-5748
  • The Center for Nonviolence
    Provides confidential (if ages 18+) education, support, and advocacy to end domestic and other forms of violence
    http://centerfornv.org/
    235 West Creighton Avenue
    Fort Wayne, IN 46807
    Telephone: 260-456-4112
  • Victim Assistance Fort Wayne
    The program provides comprehensive crime victim services to the City of Fort Wayne and surrounding communities.
    1 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
    https://www.fwpd.org/victim-assistance
    Telephone: 260-427-1205 
  • YWCA Northeast Indiana
    Provides comprehensive support for survivors of domestic or sexual violence. This includes a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy, and therapy services. Advocates can provide services in a 6 county service area and assist with protective orders, safety planning, connection to resources, education, support and so much more. (Confidential if ages 18+)
    https://ywcanein.com/
    5920 Decatur Road
    Fort Wayne, IN 46816
    24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-441-4073 or 260-447-7233
    Telephone: 260-424-4908 ext 113
  • Goldstein Family Scholarship Program 
    The goal of the Goldstein Family Scholarship Program is to help female survivors of domestic violence improve their self-sufficiency and quality of life by completing higher education. The scholarship fund provides financial support for tuition, books, rent, utilities, and childcare.  
    https://ywcanein.org/goldstein-family-scholarship-program/
  • American Addiction Centers
    https://americanaddictioncenters.org/
    Telephone: (866)-651-5709

Did you know nearly 80% of domestic violence crimes are related to the use of drugs? This tragic pairing of substance abuse and domestic violence is a significant problem and those who are struggling need support. American Addiction Centers are the leading national organization that is dedicated to helping people with their mental health and substance abuse problems. 

Annuity.org  is an online resource dedicated to providing the most accurate and easy-to-understand financial information. In hopes of promoting financial stability for all women, but especially among those who have fallen victim to domestic violence, we have created what we believe to be the most comprehensive guide on financial literacy for women. Our page covers topics such as setting a budget, how to use credit responsibly, planning for retirement, and much more.

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