WHO TO CONTACT IN THE EVENT OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT
Reporting a sexual assault to DPS does not mean that they are obligated to report the incident to the Smithfield Police. However, in a situation where the safety and security of campus community is in jeopardy DPS will notify the Smithfield Police. DPS will, as much as possible, attempt to comply with the wishes of the victim. DPS can be reached at (401) 232-6911 or (401) 232-6001.
Members of the Bryant community who need assistance, and are not in immediate danger, are encouraged to contact the Women On Call (WOC) at (401) 258-4209. The Women On Call Program is made up of trained staff members and are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week to help victims of sexual assault.
Other on campus contacts are Counseling Services at (401) 232-6045, Health Services at (401) 232-6220, and Campus Ministries at (401) 232-6045, The Women's Center at (401) 232-6855. The personnel in these offices can provide personal advising or counseling, detailed information on health issues and reporting procedures, or referrals to resources off campus.
Confidence in these matters is maintained except when either the security of the campus or the surrounding community is breached. These offices are open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. A Resident Assistant can assist you in contacting staff from these offices when the offices are closed.
