Responses to a crime may range from sleep or appetite problems which are temporary to problems of concentration and irritability. Most of these symptoms may gradually fade after talking with friends, family or a counselor. If you have been a victim of a personal crime by a stranger or acquaintance that involved a physical, armed or sexually aggressive confrontation, we encourage you to seek support. Any member of the Tulane community who has been the victim of a crime has access to a wide range of services through the Office of Crime Prevention and Victim Resources, including referral to rape-aware counselors and counseling groups on and off campus, advice on safe housing, help with personal security concerns and academic assistance. They or other members of the university community will be available to meet with family members upon the request of the complainant to help answer questions and give family and friends suggestions on how to support a crime vicitm.
All services listed in the next section are confidential.
Provides escorts as victims go through the criminal justice system, and offers victim-aware referrals for academic, legal, housing, medical and counseling assistance. Personal counseling for a wide variety of issues including individual crisis intervention services. A confidential counseling referral service that offers three free counseling sessions. A 24-hour volunteer education, information and support service for students who have experienced an incident of sexual aggression. This group offers a wide selection of confidential support.