Sexual violence is a broader term than sexual assault. The term encompasses sexual homicide, rape, incest, molestation, fondling, stalking, intimate partner violence, and verbal harassment of a sexual nature. Sexual violence includes creating an environment that feels unsafe based on sexual messages or images.

Sexual violence is a sexual act that is completed or attempted against a victim's will or when a victim is unable to consent due to age, illness, disability, or the influence of alcohol or other drugs. The act may involve actual or threatened physical force, use of weapons, coercion, intimidation or pressure.

In addition to support that may be found in family and friends, the following agencies and departments can serve as resources for you.

It is important to be aware that different individuals who you may contact for assistance following an incident may have different responsibilities regarding confidentiality, depending on their position. Under state law, some individuals can assure the victim of confidentiality, including counselors and certified victims’ advocates. In general, however, any other university employee cannot guarantee complete confidentiality, unless specifically provided by law. As is the case with all colleges and universities, the University must balance the needs of the individual victim with an obligation to protect the safety and well-being of the community at large. 

Policy and Procedure downloads

• Discrimination Based on Pregnancy and Related Conditions.pdf
• Interim Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, and Harassment Policy.pdf
  
• Interim Grievance Procedures for Formal Complaints of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct.pdf
  
• Interim Grievance Procedures for Formal Complaints of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct.doc
• Pregnant and Parenting Students' Rights: FAQs for College and Graduate Students.pdf
• Pregnant and Parenting Students' Rights: FAQs for Professors and Advisers
  
• Restroom Access Statement

Counseling Resources

Student Wellness Center (Cameron): North Shepler, Room 101, 580-581-6725

Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center: 580-248-5780

Other Local Services Available to Victims

Office of Equal Opportunity (Affirmative Action/Title IX Compliance): Howell Hall 210, 580-581-6712

CU Office of Public Safety: South Shepler, Room 108, 580-581-2237 or 580-581-2911

Lawton Police Department: 10 SW 4th Street, 580-581-3271

Office of Student Development (conduct): North Shepler, Room 314, 580-581-2209

Comanche Nation Women’s Shelter: 580-492-3590

New Directions Women’s Shelter: 580-581-6141

Comanche County Memorial Hospital: 3401 West Gore Boulevard, 580-355-8620

Southwestern Medical Center: 5602 SW Lee Boulevard, 580-531-4700