The Towson University Counseling Center is here to assist students who have experienced sexual violence. We also work hard to educate the university community about sexual violence and violence prevention.
Sexual violence is an umbrella term that encompasses many different acts such as relationship violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, sexual intimidation, stalking, and child sexual abuse. See the educational material below to learn more about these terms.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you do not have to face the situation alone. Come to us for assistance and support. Call 410-704-2512 to speak with one of our counselors.
吉祥麻将 Counseling Center: 410-704-2512
The Health Center: 410-704-2466
SOS: 410-704-4462 or submit a online
Title IX Coordinator: 410-704-2020
sexual violence by submitting an online report to the Office of Equity Compliance.
Safewalk: 410-704-7233 (SAFE)
Center for Student Diversity provides academic, social, and transition support for underserved students and promotes exchanges and dialogue between individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities.
You can seek care at any local hospital even if you think you don鈥檛 want to press charges.
Both GBMC and Mercy hospitals perform SAFE. If you think you may want to press charges, you may want to receive a SAFE exam to preserve evidence. The exam must be completed as soon as possible after the assault (typically within 120 hours).
443-849-3323
6701 N. Charles St. Towson, MD 21204
410-332-9499
345 St Paul Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
Provides counseling and support services to those impacted by human trafficking, sexual
and intimate partner violence. Offers individual and group trauma therapy, advocacy
and resources, community engagement and training, abuser intervention programs, crisis
response services, and legal referral coordination.
24-hour Crisis Helpline: 443-270-0379
Crisis Text Line: 410-498-5956
Towson: 410-377-8111
Baltimore: 410-837-7000
The nation鈥檚 largest anti-sexual violence organization. Talk to a trained staff member
from your local sexual assault service provider.
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online with a trained staff member who can provide you confidential crisis support.
Works to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care
for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable. They provide
helpful information regarding what to do after an experience of sexual violence, offer
rape crisis center locators, and make many other resources available.
1-800-893-RAPE (7273)
Provides comprehensive legal services to survivors of sexual violence statewide, as
well as training and technical assistance for professionals working with survivors.
301-565-2277
Provides 24/7 service available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
(800) 273-TALK (8255) |
Helps individuals who have experienced relationship violence to find support and assistance
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | | Text 鈥淪TART鈥� to 88788
Offer a 24 hour hotline, client service coordinators, emergency shelter, legal clinic
services, individual and group counseling, and abuse intervention
410-889-RUTH (7884) |
Does not provide direct services; however, they offer several other resources to support
efforts to change conditions that lead to domestic violence (e.g., patriarchy, privilege,
racism, sexism, and classism).
Operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and offer many resources
1-888-373-7888 | Text: HELP to BeFree (233733) |
Work to defend and expand the rights of all immigrants and refugees
1-510-465-1984
National network that works attends to the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness
while protecting their civil rights
1-202-737-6444
Educate young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships
An all-encompassing (non-legal) term that refers to many different acts including those listed below:
Consent is voluntary, affirmative, and active agreement to a sexual activity. Sexual activity WITHOUT consent is sexual violence. Consent is:
When we encounter threatening situations, our bodies and minds are designed to respond quickly and automatically to survive. Given that we are social beings, this can include complex social situations such as the risk of damaging our relationships through conflict. Some common responses include:
Use active listening skills such as:
It can be difficult to know what to say. Recognize that we may make mistakes and invite others to give us feedback about our interaction.
Validate the Individuals emotions:
Express empathy:
Show support:
Express your belief in their experience:
Address possible self-blame:
Avoid expressing negative judgments:
Check in sometimes:
Being a strong support doesn鈥檛 mean you should attempt to manage someone else鈥檚 experience of sexual violence on your own. See our list of resources above to get connected to more support.
This April, access events, supports and resources for preventing and responding to sexual violence.
12:00PM - 2:00PM in the University Union Room 224
Connect with nearly a dozen on and off-campus resources to learn about sexual violence and ways to support survivors. Attendees will be able to create shirts for the Clothesline Project, a visible display of support and experience that raises awareness about the impact of violence and abuse.
Burdick Hall
Shirts made by student survivors of sexual assault will be on display as part of the Clothesline Project. The project raises awareness about the impact of violence and abuse.
Across Campus
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear denim as a sign of support for survivors of sexual violence. Participate in a social media campaign to promote awareness by sharing a photo of yourself wearing denim and tagging @吉祥麻将_Health on Instagram.