Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Resources

We are here to help. You are not alone. There are campus, community, and online resources available to you.

Campus Resources

Watch this YWCA Stepping Stones Take Back the Night video where from Janiyah Williams '22 shares more about IWU's resources for sexual assault survivors.
Sexual Misconduct and Assault, Relationships Violence and Stalking: Rights, Options and Resources
IWU Counseling and Consultation Services
Provides free and confidential help to IWU students for a variety of personal and emotional difficulties.
(309) 556-3052
IWU Arnold Health Service
Provides survivors of sexual violence emotional support, a brief medical evaluation, preventative treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and emergency contraception. At the request of the survivor, Arnold Health Service can coordinate transportation with IWU Campus Safety to Carle Bromenn Medical Center.
(309) 556-3107
IWU Campus Safety
IWU Campus Safety provides 24-hour emergency response and patrol capability for the University community. They work closely with local police agencies and non-police community services. Although Campus Safety does not have police authority, they will protect the chain of evidence and facilitate upon request contact with BPD.
(309) 556-1111
Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office investigates and coordinates campus adjudication of violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including sexual assault, stalking and other forms of sexual violence. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will work with you to explore reporting options, supportive measures, and connect with campus and community resources.
(309) 556-3111

Community Resources

Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones, YWCA’s sexual assault program, provides 24-hour assistance for sexual assault and sexual abuse victims in McLean County. Advocates can provide telephone assistance, counseling, or help survivors report to the police, accompany victims to the hospital and/or to police and court appearances.
(309) 556-7000
Carle Bromenn Medical Center
Carle Bromenn Medical Center provides sexual assault exams, including collection of forensic evidence, clinical evaluation, assessment, and treatment of injuries. Victims of sexual assault are typically seen by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), a registered nurse who has been specially trained to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault patients in a medical setting.
1304 Franklin Ave., Normal
(309) 454-1400
Bloomington Police Department
BPD responds to incidents in the City of Bloomington and provides investigation of reported sexual assaults and/or domestic and dating violence.
911 or dispatch: (309) 820-8888
Normal Police Department
NPD responds to incidents in the City of Normal and provides investigation of reported sexual assaults and/or domestic and dating violence.
911 or dispatch: (309) 454-9535

Online Resources

The National Sexual Assault Hotline , operated by RAINN, offers free, confidential counseling, 24 hours a day. 1-800-656-HOPE.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s Information for Survivors page. Find out more information about getting help in your local area and what to do following an experience of sexual assault.