Report an incident
Report an incident of sexual misconduct through the Office of College Life.
How to report
Learn about the process for reporting an incident of sexual misconduct.
Need more resources?
For more resources reach out to Amanda Blaugher, Title IX Director, or e-mail violenceprevention@gettysburg.edu.
Immediate or Emergency Assistance
| Category / Organization | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Assistance Department of Public Safety |
717-337-6911 | |
| Emergency Assistance Gettysburg Borough Police Dept |
911 for emergencies or 717-334-8101 for non-emergencies | |
| Emergency Medical Assistance Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital Emergency Room |
717-334-2121 | Provides Sexual Assault Forensic Exam to collect DNA evidence after an incident of sexual assault. You do not have to report the incident to have an exam, but you do have the option to have the evidence stored should you wish to report at a later time to the police. |
| 24/7 Local Off-Campus Support Adams County Empowerment Center |
1-888-772-7227 | 24/7 Hotline Local service agency for those who have experienced sexual assault or rape. Provides 24/7 confidential crisis hotline to speak with a trained crisis counselor and individual crisis and options counseling. |
| 24/7 Local Off-Campus Support SAFE Home |
1-717-632-0007 | 24/7 Hotline. Local service agency for those who have experienced dating or domestic violence. Provides a 24/7 confidential crisis hotline to speak with a trained crisis counselor, legal advocacy, and emergency safe housing. |
On Campus Resources
Confidential On Campus
Theses on campus resources are confidential resources, which means that they are not obligated to report any information provided to them*. This allows for students to explore options in order to make informed decisions about what, if any, next steps they would like to take. While specific, personally identifiable information is not reported to the College and are kept confidential, incidents that are reported to these resources may be counted for statistical purposes, as required by the Clery Act.
| Office | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Health Services | 717-337-4105 |
| Counseling Services | 717-337-6960 |
| Pastoral Counseling | 717-337-6280 |
*Note: there are times when information received by our confidential resources that involves imminent risk of serious harm, possible hospitalization, or indications of child abuse, where reporting protocols would need to be used by even our on campus confidential resources.
Additional On-campus Resources
The following are additional offices and departments on campus that provide support to those who may have experienced sexual or relationship violence. All of these resources are responsible reporters or campus security authorities, which means any disclosures of sexual misconduct or relationship violence will be reported through the College’s Official Reporting Process.
| Office | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Office of Sexual Respect and Title IX | 717-337-6907 |
| Gender and Sexuality Resource Center | 717-337-6991 |
| Office of Multicultural Engagement | 717-337-6311 |
| International Student Advising | 717-337-6377 |
Local Resources for Those Who Have Experienced Sexual or Relationship Violence
| Organization | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County Empowerment Center | 1-888-772-7227 24/7 Hotline | Local service agency for those who have experienced sexual assault. Provides a 24/7 confidential crisis hotline to speak with a trained crisis counselor, legal advocacy, and medical accompaniments during a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam. |
| SAFE Home | 1-717-632-0007 24/7 Hotline | Local service agency for those who have experienced dating or domestic violence. Provides a 24/7 confidential crisis hotline to speak with a trained crisis counselor, legal advocacy, and emergency safe housing. |
| PCAR | 1-888-772-7227 24/7 Hotline | State organization that partners with Adams County Sexual Assault Services by providing resources and training to professionals across the Commonwealth. |
| PCAR Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project | 717-901-6784 (Monday through Friday 9:30am-4:00pm) | Provides free holistic legal advice and counsel, short-term representation to victims of rape and sexual assault. |
| Adams County Victim Witness | 717-337-9844 (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm) | Provides accompaniment through while a criminal case is processed to any meetings pertaining to the criminal case. |
| Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital Emergency Room | 717-334-2121 | Provides Sexual Assault Forensic Exam to collect DNA evidence after an incident of sexual assault. You do not have to report the incident to have an exam, but you do have the option to have the evidence stored should you wish to report at a later time to the police. |
National Resources For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual or Relationship Violence
| Organization | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 24/7 Hotline | National Domestic Violence Hotline for those who have experienced dating or domestic violence. |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-656-4673 24/7 Hotline | RAINN runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which offers 24/7 support to anyone who has experienced sexual violence. |
| Loveisrespect | 1-866-331-9474 24/7 Hotline or text ‘loveis’ to 22522 | Trained advocates who offer support and information to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. Hotline, live chat, and texting services are all available 24/7. |
| National Suicide Hotline | 1-800-273-8255 24/7 Hotline | National network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, available 24/7. |
| Victim Connect | 1-855-484-2846 (Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM) | Referral helpline where crime victims of any crime can learn about their rights and options. |
Additional Resources
| Category / Organization | Phone Number / Description |
|---|---|
| Male Resources Male Survivors |
Providing personalized support for men at every stage of the healing process after victimization. |
| Male Resources 1in6 |
Phone: Keep the Online Chat link from original content. Helping men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences, and serving family members, friends, partners and service provides |
| LGBTQIA+ Resources The Trevor Project |
Phone: 1-866-488-7386 24/7 Hotline Text “START” to 678-678 Providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people under 25. 24/7 confidential support through phone, online chat, or text. |
| LGBTQIA+ Resources Trans Lifeline |
Phone: 1-877-565-8860 Created and staffed by transgender people, for any transgender person in crisis. |
| LGBTQIA+ Resources LGBT National Help Center |
Offering various hotlines, peer support and information about local resources for the LGBTQ community. |
| BIPOC Resources Black Women’s Blue Print |
Black Women’s Blueprint (BWB) was founded by survivors for survivors committed to healing and transformation. |
| BIPOC Resources The National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault |
Established for Women of Color across the country engaged in the Anti-Sexual Assault Movement. |
| Indigenous Resources StrongHearts Native Helpline |
Phone: 1-844-762-8483 Hotline Safe, anonymous and confidential service for Native Americans experiencing domestic violence and dating violence. 24/7 chat available through text and on website. |
| Indigenous Resources National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center |
Provides national leadership to end violence against American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian women by supporting culturally grounded grassroots advocacy. |
| Immigrant Resources Immigrant Survivors Project |
Provides legal services to immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault human trafficking, and other violent crime. |
| Immigrant Resources Immigrant Survivors Advocate Network |
An alliance of domestic and sexual violence victim service agencies from across PA coordinated by the Immigrant Survivors Project of the PA Immigration Resource Center. |
| For Students who are abroad Pathways to Safety International |
Assists Americans who are experiencing interpersonal and gender based violence abroad. Currently only available by email: crisis@pathwaystosafety.org, with a 72 hour response time. |
| For Students who are abroad Resources for U.S. Citizens Victimized Abroad |
The U.S. Office for Victims of Crime provides a database of resources to assist those who are victims of crime while traveling, working or living abroad |