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FAQ - Sexual Assault Services/Crime Victim Assistance
- What services are available through Sexual Assault Services/Crime Victim Assistance (SAS/CVA)?
The Department of SAS/CVA provides a range of services to members of the university community and others. We offer crisis intervention 24 hours a day, as well as counseling, personal advocacy, and medical and legal accompaniment to victims/survivors of violent and other crimes. We also provide educational programming, training and professional consultation to groups and individuals at Rutgers and throughout the country. We also coordinate a number of awareness campaigns and events on campus.
- Will the police be contacted if I go to SAS/CVA for assistance?
No, all counseling and advocacy services are confidential and free of charge. No one will be given information about your contact with the Department, unless you want that to happen.
- Are there volunteer opportunities available through SAS/CVA?
Yes, we have a limited number of volunteer opportunities available. Please consult our website for more information or call the Department to speak with someone.
- What should I do if a student discloses that s/he was sexually assaulted?
In almost all instances, the appropriate action for faculty or staff that becomes aware of a victim of sexual assault is to refer by encouraging and assisting the victim to seek the assistance of the staff at the Department of Sexual Assault Services and Crime Victim Assistance. We know that many people are uncomfortable talking about sexual violence. Listening to what a person is saying who discloses an assault often brings up feelings, thoughts and beliefs that are difficult. It is important to remember that if someone has chosen to tell you about an incident, s/he has done so because s/he trusts you. Honoring that trust means being supportive and non-judgmental. It is not your job to serve as a counselor to the victim but remember that the way in which you respond, offer support, and refer her/him for assistance can make a critical impact on her/his recovery.
- Can I seek services for domestic violence if I haven't been hit by my partner?
Yes. There are many types of abuse besides physical. Abuse in a relationship often begins as verbal or psychological behaviors then escalates to physical abuse. Sometimes victims feel they need to wait until the abuse has gotten "bad enough", often meaning that they have been hit. You do not need to wait at all. The Department of SAS/CVA provides a range of services to members of the university community. We offer crisis intervention 24 hours a day, as well as counseling, personal advocacy, and legal accompaniment to victims/survivors of domestic or dating violence. We also provide educational programming, training and professional consultation to groups and individuals at Rutgers.
- What is SCREAM Theater and how do I schedule a SCREAM performance?
SCREAM Theater is a peer educational, interactive theater program that educates groups and initiates dialogue about issues of interpersonal violence including sexual assault, dating violence, same-sex violence, stalking, bullying, and peer harassment. S.C.R.E.A.M. stands for Students Challenging Realities and Educating Against Myths and is comprised of mostly undergraduate students from Rutgers University. The group performs skits for specific communities such as high school students, college students, community groups, social service agencies, and law enforcement. SCREAM Athletes is another program offered by the department and is based on the SCREAM model but performs specifically for members of the athletic community. The goal of both groups is to use interactive peer education to increase awareness as well as initiate dialogue about the occurrence of interpersonal violence. For more information on scheduling a SCREAM or SCREAM Athletes performance, please contact Meghan Price, Coordinator of Peer Education, at 732-932-1181. SCREAM and SCREAM Athletes performances are typically scheduled a few months in advance. Our youngest audience is high school age.
