Get away from the alleged offender as soon as possible. A safe place might be a friend's house, a domestic violence shelter or a police station.
Get away from the alleged offender as soon as possible. A safe place might be a friend's house, a domestic violence shelter or a police station.
NIU Counseling and Consultation Services provide confidential, no-cost support and advocacy to all students regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. This includes assistance navigating resources and legal options.
Physical evidence may be necessary to prosecute the offender and be helpful in obtaining an order of protection. If at all possible, do not bathe, wash your hands, use the restroom, drink, smoke, change clothing or brush your teeth following an assault.
Northwestern Medicine-Kishwaukee Hospital provides free emergency room medical services and evidence collection kits. Alternative medical services are also provided on campus by Northwestern Medicine Student Health Center at NIU. For severe injuries call 911 immediately.
Victims are encouraged to report incidents of sexual assault to NIU Police and Public Safety or to the DeKalb Police Department. This is not a requirement. Students have additional reporting options that can be discussed with the NIU Confidential Advisor in the Center for Student Assistance, Campus Life 150, 815-753-8300.