Sexual Assault Response

Options for Response

Georgia Southern University is committed to responding appropriately to reports of sexual misconduct. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our campus community. If you’ve had an unwanted sexual experience, the following resources are available to you. You may choose to take any or all of the following actions:

Call Law Enforcement

Georgia Southern University
University Police Department
Statesboro Campus: 912-478-5234
Armstrong Campus/Liberty: 912-344-3333
Swainsboro Campus: 488-289-2030

Speak with a Counselor

Georgia Southern University
Counseling Services
Statesboro Campus: 912-478-5541
Armstrong/Liberty Campus: 912-344-2529
Swainsboro Campus (to schedule): 912-478-5541

Seek Medical Attention

Georgia Southern University
Health Services
Statesboro Campus: 912-478-5841
Armstrong/Liberty Campus: 912-961-5726
Swainsboro Campus: 478-289-2039

East Georgia Regional Medical Center
1499 Fair Road, Statesboro GA 30458
912-486-1000 (24/7)

St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital
Crisis Line: 912-233-7273
Phone: 912-819-4100

Liberty Regional Medical Center
462 E.G. Miles Pkwy, Hinesville, GA 31313
912-369-9400

Emanuel Medical Center
117 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401
478-289-1100

Rape Crisis Center
The Teal House: Statesboro Regional Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center
www.srsac.org
209 South College Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
866-489-2225 (24/7)

Rape Crisis Center
Mary’s Place of the Coastal Empire
marysplacega.org
105 Wheeler Street, Savannah, GA 31405
912-233-7273 (24/7)

Rape Crisis Center
The Refuge Domestic Violence Shelter and Sexual Assault Center
therefugeshelter.org
Vidalia, GA 30475
912-538-9935 (24/7)

Evidence Preservation Statement: Do not bathe, shower, douche or change clothes until you have talked with a rape crisis center or a law enforcement officer. Doing any of these things before a forensic examination may compromise or eliminate evidence that could be used in a criminal prosecution.  Evidence can be collected up to 120 hours (5 days) after the assault.

Request Support & Assistance from Title IX

Report what occurred to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX.

Main Phone: 912-478-5136
Email: eeo-titleix@georgiasouthern.edu

Statesboro Campus
Rosenwald Building, Room 1066

Armstrong/Liberty Campus
Victor Hall, Room 243

Swainsboro Campus
JAM Center – B320

Confidentiality Statement: Every effort will be made by the University officials who are members of the sexual assault response team to maintain confidentiality in responding to inquiries regarding the investigation, the disciplinary process, and the final outcome of the proceedings. If the victim requests confidentiality or asks that the complaint not be pursued, the University shall take all reasonable steps to investigate and respond to a complaint consistent with this request but must evaluate this request in the context of its responsibility to provide a safe environment for all students.