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Wheaton in Chicago

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 full 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:

University of Chicago Hospital Emergency Room
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
773.702.6250

The University of Chicago Hospital employ trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (“SANE”) nurses 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)

    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 to Law Enforcement

    Chicago Police Department
    7040 S Cottage Grove Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60637
    312.747.8201
  1. Reporting On-Line
  1. Filing an Anonymous and Confidential Electronic Report
  1. Amnesty for Good Faith Reports of Sexual Misconduct
    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).

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.

IV. 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 Advisor’s names 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

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

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

Legal assistance resources

Visa and immigration assistance

For registered sex offender’s records, contact

Beth Maas
Director or Equity and Title IX Coordinator
beth.maas@wheaton.edu, for additional information or with questions.

V. 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: 2025-10-17