Sexual Misconduct Response

Medical Attention

On Campus

The Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC) offers access to Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFE) for students of any gender who are surivors of sexual assault. SANE exams can be done onsite or may be referred out depending on individual circumstances. By offering exams, prophylactic medications, and follow-up treatment at SHAC, survivors can receive continuity of care in familiar, trauma-informed surroundings. Outside of business hours, local emergency rooms provide 24/7 emergency services for immediate medical needs and forensic exams for survivors of sexual assault.

  • Visits are confidential and a police report does not have to be made to receive an (unless you are under the age of 18).
  • You will always be treated in a sensitive and caring manner.
  • The SANE program works with advocates who are available to support you through the SANE process and ensure your access to support services.
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Off Campus

Outside of SHAC hours, survivors of sexual assault can receive medical services at Portland area hospitals.  The closest hospital to PSU is OHSU and the emergency room offers medical care 24 hours a day.  OHSU hosts a SANE program, and advocates from Call to Safety and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office Victim Assistance Program are available to support you through the medical process. You do not have to make a police report to receive SANE services. For more information, contact the 24-hour hotline at Call to Safety (503-235-5333).


Forensic evidence can be collected within 84 hours of an assault at any hospital. You do not need to make an immediate decision about making a police report. If you are undecided, forensic evidence can be collected anonymously. It will be turned over to the Portland Police Bureau, where it will be held for six months. You can choose to make a police report at any point during that time.
 

Title IX

If you have any questions about Title IX, please contact PSU’s Title IX Coordinator at titleixcoordinator@pdx.edu. Title IX pertains to any form of sex/gender discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment or sexual violence.