Sexual Assault Survivor Resources

GENERAL INFORMATION: Sexual misconduct, stalking, sexual harassment and relationship violence are often hidden from view. You or someone you know may have experienced this problem. While the University of Montevallo has a very low percentage of violent crimes, the national statistics show that crimes of this nature are underreported. The psychological trauma caused by sexual misconduct can be severe and long-lasting. This page is devoted to making sure that you are aware of your options, our policies and the resources available to you as a student at the University of Montevallo.

The University of Montevallo opposes sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment of and by faculty, staff and students. Visit our administrative policies webpage for more information about UM policy 01:114 – Sexual Misconduct, Nondiscrimination and Harassment.

If you would like to report an incident of sexual misconduct, relationship violence or stalking, click the UM Cares & Maxient Reporting button above or you can contact one of the following people:

Consider these national statistics from RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network:

• 1 out of every 6 women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime
• 1 in 33 men will experience a sexual assault in their lifetime
• 2/3 of all rape victims were attacked by a friend or acquaintance
• 1 in 5 undergraduate women are victims of attempted or actual sexual assault