What to Do if You Experience or Witness Sexual Misconduct

Seek Medical Attention

No matter what happened, you should seek medical attention as soon as you can, even if you are not sure if you want to report the incident. 

• It is the best way to protect you from the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.
• And, even if you think you are physically okay, you may have injuries that need treatment. 
• You can choose to go to the Foothill Student Health Center (2126 in the lower level of the Student Center) For assistance call the Student Health Center at 650.949.7241. 
• You may also choose to go directly to any local hospital’s emergency department.

It is Important to Have a Forensic Exam Done

• This ensures that evidence gets collected in case you decide to report what happened to the police or campus authorities. 
• While the Student Health Center does not complete forensic exams, they can help get you connected to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Rapid Medical Evaluation & Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) in San Jose; they provide these exams. 
• SART provides medical and forensic response to victims of sexual assault who go to their Emergency Department, 24 hours a day. 
• For more information about the evidentiary exam process and purpose, please contact The SART coordinator's office at 408.885.6466.

Get Confidential Emotional Support

• Mental Health and Wellness Center is located at the Campus Center (2120) or call 650.949.7910.
• Counselors in the Mental Health and Wellness center are considered confidential employees and cannot share any information you tell them without your written consent.

What To Do If You Know a Complainant of Sexual Assault or Harassment

• Encourage that person to read this document, seek medical care and talk to a trained counselor or sexual assault advocate.
• Be clear that you support that person. Most importantly, consider and protect that person’s privacy.
• Be sensitive to what they are going through as part of the healing process.