Suffolk Law Student Handbook

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H. Off-Campus Counseling and Advocacy Resources The University encourages all members of the University community to report any incident of Sexual Misconduct. The University recognizes, however, that not every person will choose to make a formal report to the University or with local law enforcement. For those who are not prepared to pursue a Complaint, or use the services provided by the University, students and employees may access resources located in the local community. All members of the University Community are encouraged to utilize the resources available on or off-campus that are best suited to their needs. The Boston area organizations and agencies listed below can provide crisis intervention services, counseling, and legal assistance.

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) 800-841-8371 (24-hour hotline) www.barcc.org

BARCC offers free, confidential services to sexual assault survivors, their friends and families. It also operates a 24-hour confidential hotline that provides survivors of sexual assault with telephone counseling and personal support. The Center also maintains a referral network of survivor support groups (call 617-492-RAPE or 617-492-7273).

Casa Myrna Vasquez 617- 521-0100 info@casamyrna.org

Casa Myrna offers a comprehensive range of services, available in both Spanish and English, for survivors of domestic and dating violence, to assist with the tools to recover from the trauma of abuse and begin to build sustainable self-sufficiency. Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Queer (GLBTQ) Domestic Violence Project 617-354-6056 http://www.glbtqdvp.org/ The GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project provides free and confidential support and services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It works with victims and survivors to increase safety, security, and foster empowerment through direct services, education, and advocacy.

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