Franklin University strives to create an environment of safety and accountability. Individuals can experience violence regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, or disability. There are some groups that experience violence at rates higher than others, but it can happen to anyone. State law and university policy prohibit all forms of sex- and gender-based violence.
Relationship violence is violence between those in an intimate relationship (this includes romantic, dating, or domestic relationships). This can include (but is not limited to) physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for her, his, or others' safety, or to suffer substantial emotional distress. Franklin University also prohibits cyber stalking which occurs when a person, through a pattern of conduct which includes the use of electronic communication, causes another person physical or mental distress.
Sexual assault is any sexual activity, however slight, lacking consent and/or by force. This can include nonconsensual sexual intercourse or other physical contact. Sexual assault most frequently occurs between people who know each other. They may be friends, romantic partners, co-workers, roommates, classmates, or casual acquaintances. They may have just met or be long-time acquaintances.
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Confidential Reporting
800-656-4673
rainn.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Confidential Reporting
800-799-7233
thehotline.org
Office for Victims of Crime with website
ovc.gov/help
Victims Assistance Program – Confidential Reporting
800-582-2877