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

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 environment free of gender bias, Center programs are designed to educate and inspire all students to achieve their personal, academic and professional potential.

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Sexual Assault
Sexual Harassment
Domestic & Relationship Violence
Stalking
Sexual Discrimination
Cyber Safety

The S.A.F.E. Mission

The Sexual Assualt Free Environment (SAFE) program educates the ODU community on issues of relationship and sexual violence, provides advocacy and support for survivors, and empowers everyone on campus to recognize and stop abuse and 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 under reported crimes in the United States. 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.

S.A.F.E. Brochure

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.

Sexual or Relationship Violence Anonymous Incident Form

Support services

ODU Women's Center - 757-683-4109
1000 Webb Center. Sexual assault victim advocacy, crisis intervention, education & outreach.

Response Sexual Assault Support Services of the YWCA - 757-622-4300 (24-hr hotline), 757-623-2115 (office).
5212 Colley Avenue. Sexual assault support, education and advocacy; 24 hour hotline with crisis counselors available 24/7
View a list of their services in PDF format