Old Dominion University has the S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Free Environment) program, coordinated out of the Women's Center, to address the many needs of our students around issues related to sexual assault. S.A.F.E. includes educational presentations, policy and procedures activities, and support services for survivors.

Unfortunately, far too many people are victimized by sexual assault at some point in their lives. This is true throughout society and it is true on every college campus. Nationally, a person is sexually assaulted every 2-3 minutes. In North American colleges, about 1:4 women have been the victim of rape or an attempted rape. 15% of male college students have attempted intercourse with an unwilling female at least once. Old Dominion University has recognized this reality and has devoted staff and other resources to ensure the most appropriate and sensitive response to members of our campus community who experience sexual assault.

Reporting an Incident

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

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

Support services

ODU Women's Center - 683-4109
1000 Webb Center. Victim advocacy and crisis intervention, counseling services, and referrals.

Response Rape Crisis Center - 622-4300 (24-hr hotline), 623-2115 (office).
5212 Colley Avenue. Sexual assault support services of the YWCA.
View a list of their services in PDF format

ODU Counseling Services - 683-4401
1526 Webb Center. referrals and short-term counseling. Free to ODU students.

Know your rights

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

Educational Programs

Have the S.A.F.E. Coordinator conduct a program for your organization or class.

How you can help

Become a M-Power Peer Educator

Facts and Information

FAQs
Statistics
Reactions and Recovery
Recognizing Offensive Behavior
Reducing Your Risk of Assault