Interpersonal & Sexual Violence Resources

Interpersonal and Sexual Violence Resources

The following resources are available to provide assistance and information to anyone who has experienced or witnessed incident(s) of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. 

Please Note: If you are in immediate crisis call 911.

On Campus/Internal Resources

• Counseling Center (confidential)
• Health Services (confidential)
• Interfaith Chaplain (confidential)
• Dean of Students
• Residential Life and Housing
• Human Resources
• Campus Police
• Call the Hope Line at 401-456-HOPE (4673)

Title IX Coordinator Contact Information

Kristen Lundgren
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Roberts Hall, Room 113, 401-456-8218|KLundgren@ric.edu 

Call Kristen Email Kristen

Off-Campus Resources

Day One RI

The Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center will provide an advocate to accompany a survivor to the hospital and/or the police if you decide to go. Day One RI, Call Day One RI at 401-421-4100.

Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence

A network of member agencies to provide comprehensive services to victims, including emergency shelter, support groups, counseling and assistance with the legal system. Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Call the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence at 401-467-9940.

Sojourner House

Sojourner House is a domestic and sexual violence agency that provides a variety of direct services, including emergency housing, advocacy, immigration assistance, HIV testing, support groups, LGBTQ+ culturally competent services, and a program for victims of human trafficking. Sojourner House, Call the Sojourner House Office at 401-861-6191 or Call Sojourner House Residential Services at 401-765-3232.

Local Hospitals

• Women and Infants Hospital: 101 Dudley St., Providence Emergency Department; Call Women and Infants Hospital at 401-274-1750
• Miriam Hospital: 164 Summit Ave, Providence; Call Miriam Hospital at 401-793-2500
• Rhode Island Hospital: 593 Eddy St., Providence Emergency Department; Call RI Hospital at 401-444-4000

Reporting to Law Enforcement

• Campus Police: Call Campus Police at 401-456-8888
• Providence Police Department: Call the Providence Police Department at 401-272-1111
• North Providence Police Department: Call the North Providence Police Department at 401-233-1433
• Rhode Island State Police: Call the RI State Police at 401-444-1112

External Resources

RI Commission for Human Rights

Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights
180 Westminster Street, 3rd Floor
3rd Floor Providence, RI 02903
Call the RI Commission for Human Rights at 401-222-2661
Call the RI Commission for Human Rights TTY at 401-222-2664
Fax: 401-222-2616

U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
The OCR office for Rhode Island is located in Washington, D.C.
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1475
Call the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at 202-453-6020
Call the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights TDD: 800-877-8339
Fax: 202-453-6021

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Boston

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Boston Area Office
J.F.K. Federal Building, Room 475
475 Government Center
Boston, MA 02203
Call the Boston Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Toll Free at 1-866-408-8075
Call the Boston Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 617-565-3200