Victim Advocates provide personal support, assist in identifying and using campus, community, and other resources, can work with faculty and staff on campus, and can accompany a victim to services or appointments. The service is free and client-centered, which enables an individual to decide the best course of action. Conversations with a Victim Advocate are confidential and do not commit you to any future action. Discussions with an Advocate do not constitute making a report or filing a formal complaint. An Advocate will not contact academic or University staff, parents or others without the client's consent. To assure confidentiality, the office does not keep formal records for Gannett or the University.
Call to schedule a face-to-face or phone appointment: 607 255-1212
If you prefer, you may e-mail: victimadvocate@cornell.edu
Please note: email is not secure for confidential communication.
Victim Advocates
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Gannett Health Services (Cornell Health)
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24/7 Phone Consultation*: (607) 255-5155
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“Moving Forward from Sexual Violence” support group (for women)
Women who have experienced unwanted sexual contact and/or other forms of sexual trauma are encouraged to consider whether this private and confidential support group may be helpful. The group will be a space for women who have experienced sexual violence in recent months or years to gain support from one another and explore ways to heal in. This group is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional women who are students at Cornell. Connect with a counselor at (607) 255-5155 to discuss joining this group or accessing individual support.
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Center for Intercultural Dialogue: (607) 255-3693 or 626 Thurston Avenue
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Asian & Asian American Resource Center: (607) 255-5648 or aaac@cornell.edu
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center: (607) 255-4406 or lgbtrc@cornell.edu
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EARS student peer counseling: (607) 255-3277 or (607) 255-EARS
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Student Disability Services: (607) 254-4545 or sds_cu@cornell.edu
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Women’s Resource Center: (607) 255-0015 or WRC@cornell.edu
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Faculty and Staff Assistance Program*: (607) 255-2673 or 607 255-COPE
Cornell Support
All victims/ survivors of sexual violence have the right to determine what sort of help and which courses of action are best for them. The resources below are taken from Cornell's SHARE website. This page simply provides a quick overview, but SHARE goes into further detail about the services provided by each resource.
If you are unsure what to say when a friend, colleague, or peer confides in you, a great way to start the conversation is "Are you getting the help you need?" When a victim/survivor shares with you, you may be the first or the fifteenth person they have told and they can be at different points in the recovery process. The victim/survivor may be sharing this personal information with you just to inform you, but they also may be seeking guidance. By starting with this question, you are showing that you respect the autonomy of the victim/survivor and you are leaving the door open to extend a hand and provide options.
Ithaca Resources
Additional Resources
Cornell Reporting Resources
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Title IX Coordinators will provide information on resources for assistance and option to address concerns. Please note, Title IX Coordinators are NOT confidential
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Contact a Title IX coordinator by emailing titleix@cornell.edu or calling 607-255-2242 for a response during business hours.
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Cornell Police
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​ Contact Cornell Police at (607) 255-1111 or 911 for emergency assistance.
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Male Survivor: Online chat room and 24/7 phone resources (for men & boys)
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National Sexual Assault Hotline:
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Phone hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
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Online hotline (like instant messaging)
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799−SAFE (7233)
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New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: (800) 942-6906 (English); (800) 942-6908 (Spanish)
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The Advocacy Center of Tompkins County: support, advocacy, and resources: (607) 277-5000
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Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) Emergency Department: for emergency medical care: (607) 274-4411