The Women's Center of Old Dominion University

Webb Center, Suite 1000
(Near the Food Court & Student Health Center)
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Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Phone: (757) 683-4109
FAX: (757) 683-4119
Email: womenctr@odu.edu
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The Women's Center offers programs and services designed to promote gender equity and address the special challenges and opportunities female students encounter in the pursuit of higher education. Recognizing the critical role that both women and men play in promoting an enviroment free of gender bias, Center programs are designed to educate and inspire all students to achieve their personal, academic and professional potential.

What is the ODU Women's Center?

Why does ODU need a Women's Center?

Are men welcome at the Women's Center?
Can men be involved?

What's the difference between the Women's Center and Women's Studies?

Is the Women's Center just for students?

How can I become involved?

What is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault is a broad term that encompasses any forcible sexual activity that occurs without the victim's consent. It is a crime of violence, power and control, and it is one of the most underreported crimes in the United States (only about 16% of sexual assaults are ever reported to police).

What are the different types of Sexual Assault?

Sexual Assault is defined at Old Dominion University as rape; forcible sodomy; sexual penetration with an inanimate object; fondling or touching of an unwilling person's intimate parts (genitalia, groin, breast or buttocks, covered or uncovered); or forcing an unwilling person to touch another's intimate parts. Included in the offense of any of these acts are persons known to the victim as well as persons unknown to the victim. The offending acts can be committed through the use of force, the threat of force, by intimidation or not forcibly or against the person's will if the victim is incapable of giving consent (due to the substantiated use of alcohol or drugs or for other verified reasons).

Voices of Courage, stories by survivors of sexual assault.

Click here for more information about ODU's Policy on Sexual Assault.

Reporting a Sexual Assault Incident

Faculty & Staff: Sexual Assault Incident Report (SAIR) Form

Students: Contact the S.A.F.E. Coordinator 757-683-4109 or visit The Women's Center, 1000 Webb Center, 8am-5pm M-F. For 24-hour assistance call ODU Police Department at 757-683-4000 or 911.

Support services

ODU Women's Center - sexual and relationship violence victim advocacy, crisis intervention, education and outreach.
1000 Webb Center. 757-683-4109

Response Sexual Assault Support Services - sexual assault support, couseling, education and advocacy.
5212 Colley Avenue. 757-622-4300 (24-hr hotline), 757-451-0174 (office).
View a list of their services in PDF format, or a list of support groups available at Response

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 1-800-656-4673
For distance learning students, this number will put you in contact with your local rape crisis center.
Rainn.org

ODU Counseling Services - supportive counseling for sexual assault victims including assessment and referral. (Free to ODU Students) 1526 Webb Center. 757-683-4401

The Survivor Caucus of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Know your rights

A Monarch's Guide: Your Rights, Responsibilities, Services, and Support

A Monarch's Guide: For Faculty and Staff