U SaFety For Students

Events for Students/Opportunities to Get Involved:


Look for January's Stalking Awareness Month events for students to get involved coming soon!

See below for a new addition of online resources.


 
How the USaFety Program can help you...


Free & Confidential Services Include:

•Classroom/Group Presentations
     The Safe Campus Advocate will present on topics of or related to stalking, sexual assault, and
      dating/domestic violence. Additionally, guest speakers on specific topics can be arranged.

•Community-Wide Education
       Educational presentations to address large groups.
•Individual Counseling
     Time to discuss individual needs and ways assistance can be offered. To contact the Safe 
      Campus Advocate for an appointment email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call 605-331-6613.

•Group Counseling
     Experience small group discussions with peers centered on tough topics college students  
      encounter.

•Consultation
      Express concerns in a confidential setting either in-person or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
•Referrals
      Make confidential referrals of concerning situations to the Safe Campus Advocate.

 
If you are a victim...
  • If you are in danger, being threatened, stalked, or assaulted, call 605-321-6400 for Campus Safety, or call 911.
  • Tell someone you can trust and who will be supportive of you if you are a victim of violence (dating/domestic/partner), assault (sexual or physical), stalking, or harassment.
  • Seek medical attention immediately if you have been injured. If you would like to make a report to the police, it is important to keep any evidence of physical abuse (ripped clothing, photos of bruises and injuries, copies of medical reports) or sexual assault (do not shower, eat, or smoke, and place clothing in a paper bag). 
  • Hotlines are always available to you 24 hours a day. You can talk to a hotline counselor about your options, make a safety plan, identify resources, or find out how to join a support group.
  • For more information on violence (dating/domestic/partner), assault (sexual or physical), stalking, or harrassment, contact the USaFety Program office at 605-331-6613 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 


The following information is available in hard copy at USaFety Program Office:

University of Sioux Falls
Campus Resources

Campus Safety (24 Hours)....................................................................................605-321-6400
.......................................................................................................................or 605-321-2726

Safe Campus Advocate.........................................................................................605-331-6113
.......................................................................................................................or 605-321-0652

Counseling Services.............................................................................................605-331-6119
.......................................................................................................................or 605-271-3094

Associate Vice President for Student Development, Life Calling, & Leadership...........605-575-2030
.......................................................................................................................or 605-376-1366

Director of Residence Life & Judicial Affairs............................................................605-575-2070
.......................................................................................................................or 605-359-8942

Campus Pastor....................................................................................................605-331-6667
.......................................................................................................................or 605-575-2030

U•SaFety Walk (24 Hours)....................................................................................605-321-6400
.......................................................................................................................or 605-359-7571

Human Resources................................................................................................605-331-6802
.......................................................................................................................or 605-331-6683

Maintenance........................................................................................................605-331-6689

General University/Campus Switchboard (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)..........................................605-331-5000
.......................................................................................................................or 800-888-1047
 

Sioux Falls, SD Community Resources

Law Enforcement:

Sioux Falls Police Department.............................................................................................911
...............................................................................................or non-emergency 605-367-7000


Legal Services & Information:
Minnehaha County State's Attorney.......................................................................605-367-4226

East River Legal Services......................................................................................605-336-9230
.......................................................................................................................or 800-952-3015


Sexual Assault & Dating/Domestic Violence:
The Compass Center............................................................................................605-339-0116
.........................................................................or 24-hour crisis line 877-IN-CRISIS (462-74747)

Children's Inn.......................................................................................................605-338-4880
.......................................................................................................................or 888-378-7398


Medical/Healthcare:
Emergency Ambulatory Care...............................................................................................911


Center for Family Medicine (USF Health Services)...................................................605-339-1783

 

Sanford Emergency Room....................................................................................605-333-6688


Sanford Clinic Behavioral Health............................................................................605-328-4700


Avera McKennan Emergency Room.......................................................................605-322-2000


Avera Behavioral Health Center..............................................................................605-322-4000

.......................................................................................................................or 800-691-4336


211 Helpline Center............................................................................................................211

.......................................................................................................................or 605-339-4357

 
National Resources

National Center for Victims of Crime......................................................800-FYI-CALL (394-2255)

National Domestic Violence Hotline............................................................800-799-SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline................................................................800-656-HOPE (4673)

National Stalking Hotline......................................................................800-FYI-CALL (394-2255)

Suicide Hotline.....................................................................................800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Poison Control Center...........................................................................................800-222-1222

                           Online Resources

Stalking:
Stalking Resource Center
StalkingVictims.com
Feel Safe Again, Inc.  
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Stalking Behavior  

Sexual and Dating/Domestic Violence:
Dating Violence Resource Center
RAINN - Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
domesticviolence.org
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The US Department of Health & Human Services
National Network to End Domestic Violence
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The Red Flag Campaign  
The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault  
The South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Love Is Not Abuse

 


This project was supported by Grant No. 2007-WA-AX-0002 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.