If You Have Experienced or Are Currently Experiencing Interpersonal Violence

Interpersonal violence is an umbrella term that includes domestic/dating violence, sexual assault/harassment, and stalking.

What is interpersonal violence? - Explore the definitions of each of the terms listed above

You are not alone, and there is support available to you on and off campus. If you need urgent medical care or are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Use the links below to jump to the section most useful to you today. 

I want to report this incident to the police

Make a police report

  • If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
  • Domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault are crimes under WA state law and individuals may be arrested and could face criminal charges and jail time if they have committed these crimes.
  • If you don't want to call police dispatch (9-1-1), most local police departments allow you to file a report online or you can visit the police station in-person.
  • Many city courthouses and the county courthouses in King County have system-based advocates to provide you with updates on your case once you have filed a report, and you can contact them if you have any questions.
  • The campus advocate can also help make a police report on your behalf or arrange for you to make a report on campus, where it may be more comfortable for you.

My immediate safety feels threatened on campus

Call Campus Safety: 253-288-3350

Office in Student Affairs Building, Room 156 & Branch Campuses

  • Available 24/7 at main campus and available during operating hours at branch campus locations
  • Can help to ensure protection orders are enforced on campus
  • Provide safety walks on campus and safety rides to immediate community surrounding main campus
  • Help in connecting to local police

I would like to report to campus authorities and/or request academic or work-related accomodations

Contact the Title IX Coordinator

Phone: 253-288-3361 | Office: Zgolinski Center Room 120E | Email: TitleIXcoordinator@greenriver.edu

  • Can contact instructors on your behalf to request assignment extensions, make-up for missed homework or classes, moving to a different class section, completing class online, or other necessary class-related accomodations
  • Provide information about reporting options
  • Make a formal report about an incident to the College

I’m not sure. I want support, but I don’t want to report to the police or campus authorities right now

Consult a confidential resource. 

What is a confidential resource? A confidential resource is someone who is not a mandated reporter. Mandated reporters are College employees who are required to report an incident of interpersonal violence to the Title IX Coordinator. Almost all employees, including staff and instructors, at Green River College are mandated reporters. EVERYONE, even confidential resources, are required to report immediate plans to harm oneself or others to law enforcement, and are also required to report potential abuse or neglect of any individuals under the age of 18 to Child Protective Services or vulnerable adults to Adult Protective Services.

These are a few of the confidential resources available to you. 

Campus Based

  • Anna Brosius, Assistant Director at the Center for Transformational Wellness | Office Phone: 253- 333-6041| Mobile Phone: 253-883-1017 (call and text available) | SA 122B | abrosius@greenriver.edu | Appointment Link
  • Mental Health Short-Term Counseling Services (Students only): 253-351-6670 | SA 227 | cs@greenriver.edu

Community Based

Survivor Support Agencies

Most support is based on the county the survivor currently lives in, whether it is temporary or permanent. Domestic violence providers support survivors experiencing violence within their current or former romantic relationships, and sexual assault providers support survivors who experienced sexual assault by someone other than an ongoing, recurring romantic partner.

Additional Community-Based Support for Survivors

Medical Care

Medical treatment for injuries, strangulation forensic exams and sexual assault forensic exams (sometimes called rape kits, otherwise known as SANEs) are free and accessible at hospitals.

Know when you go:

  • You can consent to all or just part of a forensic exam — or choose just to treat your injuries without a forensic exam.
  • You can have the forensic exam even if you haven’t decided whether to report to police.
  • However, if you are under the age of 18, medical providers are required to report to Child Protective Services or law enforcement. The hospital must hold onto the evidence gathered from the exam in case you decide later to report.
  • Evidence can be collected up to five days (120 hours) following an assault. Evidence collection is easier if individuals haven't showered and still have the clothes from the incident.
  • Some hospitals partner with sexual assault programs to offer on-site accompaniment for exams--you can check with the hospital to request an advocate if available. The campus advocate may be able to provide accompaniment to exams during office operating hours.

How to get connected:

  • To request a SANE exam, visit your local hospital's emergency room and notify staff that you would like to receive a SANE exam. If you live in King County, you can use this search tool to locate a hospital near you the offers SANEs before you go.

Free/Low-cost Reproductive Care

Anyone over the age of 14 can request free, confidential family planning care in the state of Washington. You can request a confidential appointment even if you have health insurance, but are worried about anyone else learning you are accessing services through insurance or billing statements.

Transportation assistance may be available to help individuals access SANEs or reproductive health care. Contact the campus advocate for more information.


I don’t want anything right now

That is your decision. Everyone processes experiences differently, and free resources and support are always available. 

In the days and weeks after a traumatic event, most people experience some of these reactions: avoidance, changes in mood, and negative and intrusive thoughts.

While it is completely understandable and can be difficult to do in the midst of trauma, it is best for well-being and resilience to maintain healthy routines, connect with others, leave your house, and make plans to do things you enjoy.

If you want to explore information online, Chayn and me too international's survivor sanctuary have accurate, trauma informed information for survivors.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-21-GG-02383- CAMP award by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The opinion, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed in this content are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of OVW.