Vigo County SART Team Can Help
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Where to Get Help
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A Sexual Assault Response Team consists of :
What are my options?If you want to take legal action:
If you are undecided, or don't want to press charges: You have several options regarding legal action. The options to not report, to report with no intention of prosecuting, or to report with the intention of prosecuting are all available. Regardless of reporting, you may not be aware of certain injuries. Please consider seeking medical attention.
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Safety
Law Enforcement Emergency: 911 Terre Haute City Police: 812-232-3801 West Terre Haute Police: 812-533-2113 Vigo County Sheriff: 812-232-3801 Indiana State Police: 812-299-1151 Support
Advocate Council On Domestic Abuse Local Crisis Line: 1-800-566-CODA (2632) RAINN National Crisis Line: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Care
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Terre Haute Regional Hospital: 812-237-1621 Union Hospital: 812-238-7523 |
It’s okay to be uncertain about reporting the crime, right now, having the evidential exam will keep options available for prosecution. As hard as it may feel not to clean up, doing so may destroy important evidence. Please do not shower, bathe, douche, wash hands, brush teeth, comb hair or use the toilet before going to an emergency room. Please do not change or destroy clothing, or straighten up your appearance. If you are at home, arrange to take a change of clothing along to the hospital because the clothing you wore during the assault may be needed as evidence.
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What if there is an arrest?
A Vigo County Crime Victim Assistance advocate can assist you through the criminal justice system. ~ Provide crisis counseling, emotional support and guidance ~ Refer you to community services ~ Explain to you how the court system works ~ Give you specific information about your case including dates and times of hearings ~ Assist you in filing for Violent Crime Compensation to cover medical cost on additional injures, counseling, or loss of wages. ~ Attend court proceedings with/for you ~ Provide you with a secure waiting area if you need to testify ~ Assist you with victim impact statements at sentencing hearings |
Read about the Indiana Criminal Codes
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College CommunityYou have the additional option of initially contacting the Dean of Students, who can discuss your options about taking action through the university rather than the legal system.
Security Indiana State University Police: 812-237-5555 Dean's Office: 812-237-8111 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Public Safety: 812-877-8590 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Campus Security: 812-535-5253 ISU Sexual Violence Prevention Counseling Centers: ISU Rose-Hulman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 
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DoD CommunitySafe Helpline, provides live, one-on-one support and information to the worldwide DoD community.
The Safe Helpline Mobile App allows sexual assault survivors in the military to create a customized self-care plan and connect to resources from anywhere in the world. Free Download: iOS | Android You can use the self-care exercises and information in the app whenever you’d like. Your personalized plan will be stored only on your mobile device so it will remain completely confidential. Once you download the app, you don’t need an internet connection to use it. |
Local Services
Counseling Centers Family Services Association: 812-232-4349 Hamilton Center, Inc.: 812-231-8323 Trauma Survivors Groups
Crisis Line
1-800-566-CODA (2632)
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