Please visit www.luc.edu/ccrt for more information about sexual assault services on and off campus.

Loyola University Chicago is committed to a community that respects the dignity and worth of each person. In accordance with the university's Jesuit, Catholic values and its role as an educational institution, Loyola will not tolerate any form of coercive sexual behavior, including sexual assault, against any of its students.

If you have been the victim of sexual assault or have had an unwanted sexual experience, the Wellness Center can provide you with information and support. On this page you will find information about your options as well as resources that can assist and support you. Please click on these links to learn more:

• What is Sexual Assault?
• If You Are Sexually Assaulted
• Sexual Assault Advocacy Services 
• How to Help Someone Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted
• Reduce Your Risk of Sexual Assault
• Men Can Prevent Sexual Assault
• Loyola Sexual Assault Resource Card
• Additional Resources
  

What is Sexual Assault?

According to Illinois law, sexual assault is sexual penetration by the use of force or threat, or sexual penetration knowing the victim was unable to understand the nature of the act or give knowing consent.

Loyola University Chicago's Student Code of Conduct defines sexual assault as any unwelcome sexual advance that injures or threatens to injure another person, including, but not limited to, rape. Sexual abuse is any actual or attempted non-consensual sexual activity, including, but not limited to, attempted intercourse, sexual touching, exhibitionism, or sexual language of a threatening nature. Non-consensual activity includes situations where consent cannot be given because the victim is incapacitated due to alcohol or drug consumption or is unconscious.

Having sex with someone who is drunk is sexual assault. Someone who is intoxicated cannot legally give consent to sex.

   Sexual Assault Advocacy Services: (773) 494-3810

The Wellness Center offers support and advocacy to students who have experienced sexual assault. Confidential, nonjudgmental services include:

• Referrals to counseling and other supportive services on campus and in the community
• Education about medical options and procedures, including evidence collection
• Information about and referrals to legal advocacy
• Assistance in reporting an assault to Campus Safety, if you choose
• Support and advocacy in navigating Loyola’s conduct system, if you choose
• Assistance for significant others and friends of sexual assault survivors

You have options, and you are not alone. Services are available Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm and weekends (5pm Friday – 8am Monday).

Please call the non-emergency LUC Sexual Assault Advocacy Line at (773) 494-3810. If the Wellness Center is closed and you need to speak to someone right away, please call the Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline at (888) 293-2080.

Resource Card

The Wellness Center and the Office of Student Affairs make available a resource card that lists sources of help as well as prevention tips. For a printer-friendly verison of the card, click here.

Additional Resources

Hotlines

Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
888.293.2080
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800.656.HOPE
Center on Halsted 24-Hour Crisis Line
773.871.CARE
serving the GLBTQ community

Campus Resources
Campus Safety
Student Affairs
University Ministry
Sexual Assault Awareness Group

Chicago Area Resources
Rape Victim Advocates
Porchlight Counseling
YWCA of Metro Chicago
Quetzal Center
Center on Halsted Anti-Violence Project

State and National Resources
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

Content on these pages adapted in part from Georgetown University be.georgetown.edu, Boston College Sexual Assault Network, Illinois State University Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Services, The Men's Program, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network