Bias and Interpersonal Violence (Including Sexual Assault) Response

Confidential bias and violence response services may be activated at any time by calling  SafeLine at (336) 278-3333. The Office of Student Health and Wellness provides comprehensive confidential response, around issues of  bias and violence, including sexual violence. The Interpersonal Violence Response staff provides direct response to those affected by acts of bias and violence (including relationship violence and sexual violence) 24 hours a day, seven days a week while classes are in session, or at other times by appointment. The Coordinator/Responder serves as a student advocate and assists the student in coordinating  support and resources  with of the community including health care, counseling services, academic issues, and  law enforcement. 

Students who wish to report an incident and receive assistance can call 9-1-1 or Campus Safety and Police at (336) 278-5555. Initial response will be provided by a member of the Student Life Emergency Response staff. Additional follow-up and outreach may be provided by the Director of Inclusive Community Well-being, Leigh-Anne Royster; the University’s Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Jana Lynn Patterson; and/or other appropriate University officials.

For more information about resources and policies around bias and violence, visit Elon's Interpersonal Violence Response website and Bias Response website.