Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Resources
You are not alone. Resources for victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are available on campus and in our community.
Campus and Community Resources
See below for a comprehensive list of campus and community resources that offer support to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
For a one-page PDF resource of who you can talk to on campus, please see the Confidential and Non-confidential Reporting Resources PDF.
Confidential Community Resources
YWCA of Western Massachusetts
24/7 hotline for sexual assault and domestic violence in English and Spanish with interpreters available for other languages. The hotline can provide support in a crisis, but you do not need to be in a crisis to call. Advocates provide emotional support, help with safety planning, and help connecting to resources.
YWCA of Western Massachusetts website
Contact
413-733-7100
Español 800-223-5001
Alianza (Formerly Womanshelter/Companeras)
24/7 hotline for domestic violence with advocates that provide emotional support, safety planning, and help with next steps for accessing services and resources.
Contact
info@womanshelter.org
1-877-536-1628
Confidential Campus Resources
Able to discuss your concerns without notifying Title IX.
博彩网站 - YWCA Campus Advocate (Free and Confidential)
Offers advocacy, counseling, safety planning, crisis response, and referrals to resources.
Contact
Call or text 413-319-2368
River Valley Counseling
Offers ongoing mental health counseling and support to 博彩网站 students. For information on other local and national mental health hotlines, please see the:
Mental Health Support and Resources website
Contact
Dave Forton
Intake Specialist
Confidential Employee
dcforton@51rkb.com
413-755-4332
Non-Confidential Campus Resources
Will discuss your concerns with discretion and respect and are obligated to notify Title IX.
博彩网站 Title IX Coordinator
Title IX protects students who have experienced sexual harassment, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The Title IX Coordinator provides safety planning, referrals, and accommodations for individuals experiencing discrimination. Title IX investigates campus-based incidents and reserves the right to investigate off-campus incidents of alleged Prohibited Conduct under the College Policy.
Contact
Kathryn C. Senie, J.D., Ed.D.
Director of Compliance
Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator
ADA Coordinator
Ira H. Student Learning Commons (B19), room 153
413-755-5642
kcsenie@51rkb.com
All other College employees are required to notify the Title IX Coordinator of any disclosure of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- A 209A restraining order is a court order that protects you from being abused by a member or former member of your household or family, or someone you have been dating.
- A 258E harassment prevention order is a court order to protect you from harassment and abuse by someone who has harassed you.
You are not alone. If you need a 209A or 258E order, these resources can assist you:
Emergency Assistance: Call 911
Local police departments will respond, investigate, and provide support in explaining your domestic violence rights and pursuing protective orders.
Campus Resources
博彩网站 Police
Contact
Off Campus: In the case of an emergency, dial 911, your local police department will respond.
On Campus: Dial 911, 博彩网站 Police will respond.
For non-emergency assistance from 博彩网站 Police: 413-755-4220.
Community Resources
SAFEPLAN Advocates
SAFEPLAN is a statewide court-based program that provides specially trained advocates to help victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who seek protection from abuse.
Contact
Springfield District Court Advocate Contact: Sam, 413-237-9353
SAFEPLAN Supervisor, YWCA of Western Massachusetts: Danielle, 413-732-3121 x701
24/7 YWCA of Western Massachusetts Hotline: 413-733-7100; Español 800-223-5001
Hampden County District Attorney Domestic Violence Intervention Unit
Advocates provide assistance to victims in court. Please see the Hampden District Attorney's website for more details.
Springfield Police Department: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
Domestic Violence Advocates offer safety planning, advocacy, and assistance to victims.
Springfield Police Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services website
Contact
Emergency: Dial 911
Non-Emergency: DV Coordinator: 413-735-1519; DV Advocate: 413-735-1520
Special Victims Crime Unit: 413-787-6355
Community Legal Aid (CLA)
Offers free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. Provides free civil legal assistance to survivors of crime, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Contact
Intake line: 855-CLA-LEGAL (855-252-5342)
Or complete the online application
District Court Offices
Individuals seeking restraining orders can also contact District Court offices directly by phone.
- Springfield District Court Clerk's Office: 413-748-8600
- Chicopee District Court Clerk's Office: 413-598-0099
- Westfield District Court Clerk's Office: 413-568-8946
- Holyoke District Court Clerk's Office: 413-538-9710
- Palmer District Court Clerk's Office: 413-283-8916
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)
A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE Nurse) provides quality, trauma-informed care and forensic evidence collection to sexual assault survivors. There is no cost for this service. Exams must be performed within five days of the assault to ensure evidence quality.
Western Massachusetts SANE Nurse Facilities:
- Baystate Medical Center Emergency Department
- Trinity Health (Mercy) Emergency Department
- Baystate Wing Hospital Emergency Department
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital Emergency Department
- Berkshire Medical Center Emergency Department
Rape Crisis Medical Advocates
Once a sexual assault survivor presents in an Emergency Department for a SANE Exam, hospital staff are responsible for connecting with a Rape Crisis medical advocate by phone or in person. The medical advocate will remain with the survivor to provide emotional support for as long as the survivor would like and arrange for follow-up counseling services.
Planned Parenthood League of MA
Offers emergency contraception and abortion services by appointment. Sexual and reproductive counseling services offered by phone, online chat, and texting.
Planned Parenthood League of MA website
Contact
Appointment Scheduling: 1-800-230-7526
Sexual and Reproductive Health Hotline: (617) 616-1616 or toll-free (800) 258-4448, option #3
Chat with a Sexual Health Educator by texting: “PPNOW" to 774636 (PPINFO)
With College Administration
博彩网站 Title IX Coordinator
Services offered via email and phone
Title IX protects students who have experienced sex or gender discrimination, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The Title IX Coordinator provides safety planning, referrals, and accommodations for individuals experiencing discrimination. Title IX investigates campus-based incidents, and reserves the right to investigate off-campus incidents of alleged Prohibited Conduct under College Policy.
Contact
Kathryn C. Senie, J.D., Ed.D.
Director of Compliance
Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator
ADA Coordinator
Ira H. Student Learning Commons (B19), room 153
413-755-5642
kcsenie@51rkb.com
With 博彩网站 Campus Police
博彩网站 Police
Contact
Off Campus: In the case of an emergency, dial 911, your local police department will respond.
On Campus: Dial 911, 博彩网站 police will respond.
For non-emergency assistance from 博彩网站 police: 413-755-4220
Campus Resources
Center for Access Services (CAS)
Offers support for a broad range of basic needs including emergency food assistance, housing assistance and emergency shelter, health insurance, public benefits, and referrals to community resources.
Contact
Building 7
cas@51rkb.com
(413) 200-8776 (call and text)
博彩网站 Library
Offers ongoing support for a wide range of student questions, and up-to-date information on 博彩网站 student resources and community resources to meet basic needs.
Contact
413-324-0998
chat online with student Gmail account
Community Resources
Community Legal Aid (CLA)
Offers free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. Provides free civil legal assistance to survivors of crime, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Legal assistance includes help accessing public benefits such as unemployment.
Contact
Intake line: 855-CLA-LEGAL (855-252-5342)
Or complete the online application
YWCA of Western Massachusetts
Clients receiving services at the YWCA are eligible for resources that address housing, transportation, and other basic needs.
Contact
YWCA 24 hour hotline: 413-733-7100
Community Legal Aid (CLA)
Offers free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. Provides free civil legal assistance to survivors of crime, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Contact
Intake line: 855-CLA-LEGAL (855-252-5342)
Or complete the online application
The Compassionate Connections PDF seeks to offer 博彩网站 employees a simple and compassionate response to students who disclose an experience of sexual or relationship violence. The goal is for you to honor the trust the student has given you, while also directly students to the campus resources that can best help them. It also offers a way for you to succinctly explain your obligation to notify the Title IX Coordinator of the disclosure.
Employee Response
The response below offers 博彩网站 employees a simple and compassionate response to students who disclose an experience of sexual or relationship violence. The goal is for you to honor the trust the student has given you, while also directly students to the campus resources that can best help them. It also offers a way for you to succinctly explain your obligation to notify the Title IX Coordinator of the disclosure.
For a print-friendly PDF of this response please see the Compassionate Connections PDF.
“Thank you for trusting me. There are people here who can help you.”
Refer to Title IX:
I am required to notify the Title IX Coordinator about disclosures of sexual and relationship violence. Her name is K.C. Senie and she will contact you.
K.C. Senie
Email: kcsenie@51rkb.com
Office Phone: 413-755-5642
This project was supported by Grant No. 2016-WA-AX-0026 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.