The space is used by many different groups, including Survivors of Sexual Assault, Women of Color and Advocates of Survivors, as well as by individuals for studying, talking, listening to music, and relaxing. The Womyn s Center strives to find ways to encourage and support womyn s independence and strength by supporting womyn s communities. Off Campus Counseling Services A list of local counselors can be picked up from the Counseling and Health Services waiting room in Earlham Hall. It is always important to preserve evidence . These are efforts aimed at preserving evidence.
Survivors have the right to refuse any or all of the components of the evidentiary exam.
Survivors receiving an evidentiary exam have the right to refuse to comment on the incident to hospital staff, Campus Safety and Security and the Richmond Police Department. A support person may accompany the survivor through any or all of this process. Transportation to and from Reid Hospital is available through Campus Safety and Security and Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault. Funds are available through Action Against Rape to pay for all costs associated with the Evidentiary Exam. Using the AAR fund allows survivors to choose whether or not they wish to press charges.