Sexual Assault Response Advocate (SARA)

24/7 anonymous & confidential support for survivors & friends regarding any form of sexual misconduct

503-202-3119 (pager)
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The Sexual Assault Response Advocate (SARA) is a professional under the supervision of the Sexual Assault Response Network Coordinator. There are male and female SARAs available, as well as SARAs comfortable with Queer (GLBTIQQ) issues. You can reach a SARA 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A SARA will offer you overall assistance, support, information and follow-up regarding any form of sexual misconduct as outlined in the Lewis & Clark College Sexual Conduct Policy. Anyone may speak with a SARA, regardless of whether you are a survivor, a friend of a survivor, a perpetrator, a friend of a perpetrator, a student, or a staff member. All interactions with the SARA are confidential, and you may speak with a SARA anonymously.

Anonymity and Confidentiality

A survivor or friend can call the Advocate, receive support and information, and never give his or her name. This maintains anonymity while providing assistance as necessary. The survivor may choose to utilize services outlined by the Advocate, or the survivor may choose to do nothing at this time.

If the survivor chooses to give his/her name to the Advocate, the survivor’s name will be maintained in confidence. There are exceptions to this rule of confidentiality, but these exceptions arise very infrequently. They include:

• In cases where a perpetrator poses a significant risk to the general safety of the campus community, the Advocate will contact the Dean of Students. The name of the survivor will be disclosed only if that disclosure is absolutely necessary to protect the campus community from harm.
• If the Advocate believes the survivor is at significant risk of suicide or of harming others, the advocate will take action to protect the survivor or others from harm. This could involve a limited disclosure of information to health care providers, Campus Safety, or a similar entity.
• Advocates may consult with other advocates in an effort to improve the quality of services. All such consultations are strictly confidential.

Student Health and Counseling staff, and the Dean of Students, are not obligated to disclose the name of the survivor publicly, only to file a Sexual Assault Incident Report Form.

More contacts

Campus Safety Office: (503) 768-7777

Counseling Center: (503) 768-7160

Student Health Center: (503) 768-7165

Health Promotion and Wellness: (503)768-7112

Student Support Services: (503) 768-7191

Dean of Students: (503) 768-7110

Office of Campus Living: (503) 768-7123

Resident Advisor Duty Phone: (503) 768-8999

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