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Information Packet for Survivors of Sexual Assault/Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking

I. Seeking Medical Assistance & Preserving Evidence

The College encourages all victims of sexual violence to seek immediate assistance from a medical provider for emergency services, including treatment of any injury, testing for and treating of sexually transmitted infections, and to collect and preserve physical and other forms of evidence. Seeking medical attention helps preserve the ful range of options, including the options of working through the College’s Title IX procedures and/or filing criminal complaints. Many services regarding sexual violence are free.

Local medical assistance can be obtained at:

  • Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Emergency Department: 353 Fairmont Boulevard, SD 57701, (605) 755-1000

Monument Health employs a trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (“SANE”) to assist individuals and collect physical evidence necessary for law enforcement. Even if an individual has not been physically hurt, a timely medical examination is recommended so that forensic evidence can be collected and preserved.

II. Reporting Sexual Misconduct

Victims/survivors of sexual misconduct are strongly encouraged to report the misconduct by:

  1. Contacting the Title IX Coordinator(s)

    2. Title IX Coordinator
    Beth Maas     Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator
    Student Services Building #211
    beth.maas@wheaton.edu
    630.752.7885

    Deputy Title IX Coordinator & Equity Officer for Students
    Carrie Williams     Student Services Building #214
    carrie.williams@wheaton.edu
    630.752.7472

    Deputy Title IX Coordinator & Equity Officer for Employees
    Karen Tucker     Blanchard #154
    karen.tucker@wheaton.edu
    630.752.5060

  1. Reporting On-Line

    2. Click here or go to https://wheaton.edu/titleixandequity

  1. Filing an Anonymous and Confidential Electronic Report

    2. Click here or go to https//wheaton.edu/titleixandequity

  1. Amnesty for Good Faith Reports of Sexual Misconduct

    2. The College encourages victims/survivors to report sexual misconduct and seeks remove any barriers to making a report. Therefore, the College provides amnesty for good faith reports of sexual misconduct even if the student engaged in conduct outside of the Student Handbook (e.g. drinking alcohol or using drugs).

  2. Reporting to Law Enforcement

    3. Victims/survivors of sexual misconduct are encouraged to contact proper law enforcement authorities (e.g., by calling 911), including local police, about possibly filing a criminal complaint:

    Rapid City Police Department 300 6th Street Rapid City, SD 57701
    (605) 394-9300
    Police department website

III. Orders of Protection, No Contact Orders, and Restraining Orders

Victims/survivors of sexual misconduct may seek a judicial no-contact order, restraining order, protective order, or similar lawful order issued by criminal or civil courts.
https://ujs.sd.gov/self-help/civil-law-help/protection-orders/

Campus & Community Resources

Campus Resources

Confidential Advisors for Survivors of Sexual Misconduct

Victims/survivors of sexual misconduct may speak with the College’s designated Confidential Advisor who provide emergency and ongoing support to individuals who experienced sexual misconduct. Our Confidential Advisors are:

Marie Morrison, Ph.D. – On Campus Wheaton College Staff Therapist
Contact number: 630.752.5319
Business hours: M, Tu, Th, Fr 8:00am-1:00pm
Wed. 8:00am-12:00pm

Raven Fisher, M.A., LCPC – Off Campus Owner and Therapist
Nave Wellness Center, PLLC
Contact phone number: 877.929.6283
Business hours: M-T 10:00am-5:00pm
After hours: 8:00am-10:00am, 5:00pm-7:00pm, and Fridays 10:00am-5:00pm

Outside of business hours, you can also call Wheaton College Public Safety at 630.752.5911, which is available 24/7 and can help connect you with appropriate mental health support.

Additional Confidential Resources

The College has designated the Counseling Center, Student Health Services, and the Chaplain’s Office as additional confidential resources on campus. Students may contact these resources as follows:

Additional resource for students

  • Student Wellness and is available to offer equitable follow-up care and relevant resources to all students who find themselves going through an investigation process, including Respondents. We are here to provide you with assistance to ensure your overall wellness and academic success. Please contact our office at 630-752-5491 to schedule an appointment to learn of ways in which we come alongside you as you work through an Equity and Title IX Process.
  • Student Financial Services Office: 630-752-5700

Additional resource for all employees and household members

Community Resources

The following off-campus agencies are available to discuss incidents of misconduct in confidence.

Sexual misconduct resources

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    Information and referrals for rape, sexual assault, dating, and domestic violence.

Legal assistance resources

Visa and immigration assistance

Registered sex offender’s recordsContact Beth Maas, Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator, beth.maas@wheaton.edu with questions or for additional information.

Accommodations & Supportive Measures

The College will provide supportive measures to parties. This can include referral to counseling and health services; referral to the Employee Assistance Program (for all employees and household members); removing a student, employee, or other individual from campus, modifying course schedules, work arrangements, dining accommodations, or housing; offering campus escorts, and issuing a mutual “no contact” order between the parties.

Last updated: 2025-10-30