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Sexual Assault Resources: Campus & Community Resources

Includes links and information to books, media, journals, and campus resources for those wanting to learn more about sexual assault.

Confidential Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services

  • Students seeking services should call CAPS reception at 864-656-2451 during business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Counselors will be available to conduct a brief phone screen to determine the best way to serve your needs.

  • After-Hours CAPS: An after-hours counselor can be reached by calling the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office at 864-656-2451 and selecting option 2 from the menu.

Sexual Assault Advocacy Organizations

First Light SC

  • Main Office: 864-231-7273

  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 855-810-4882 or 864-231-7273

  • Address: 216 East Calhoun St, Anderson SC 29621

Pickens County Advocacy Center (PCAC): Sexual Assault Advocacy

  • Offers Confidential Crisis services, including hospital accompaniment, free therapy for survivors ages 4+, legal advocacy, prevention and education.

  • Phone Number & 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 864-442-5500

  • Address: 1670 E Main St, Easley SC 29640

  • Email Address (24-48-hour response time): info@pcadvocacy.org

***Foothills Alliance and PCAC offer 100% free services to anyone impacted by sexual abuse/violence

Non-Confidential Resources

Interpersonal Violence Response(IVR)- Private

IVR provides crisis response, resources referrals, and advocacy for students who have been affected by any form of interpersonal violence including dating and intimate partner abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and stalking.

You can connect with a response coordinator by filling out a CARE report form or contacting them directly.

Interpersonal Violence Response Coordinators

Bat’sé Smart
305 Sirrine Hall
Phone: 864-656-6857
Email: bekanem@clemson.edu

Lauren Parker
307 Sirrine Hall
Phone: 864-656-1136
Email: lmatran@clemson.edu

Interpersonal Violence Prevention

The prevention coordinator provides training and education related to interpersonal violence for students, student organizations, classes, and employees.

Visit the Interpersonal Violence page for more information about interpersonal violence.

Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator

Megan Fallon
Fike Recreation Center, Suite 304
Phone: 864-656-2038
Email: mrfallo@clemson.edu

Title IX (Clemson University)

Access, Compliance and Education (ACE) handles all official reports of incidents related to sexual discrimination which includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, domestic and/or relationship violence. All affected students (those who have filed a report and those who choose not to) can receive supportive measures spanning from academic accommodations to housing challenges and beyond through this office. It is also responsible for educating faculty, staff, and students on interpersonal violence.

Interim Title IX Coordinator

Katherine Weathers
Email Address: kweath3@clemson.edu
Phone: 864-656-3181
Visit the Report an Incident page to learn more about how to file a formal complaint.
Visit the Title IX Sexual Harassment Inquirty/Incident Report Form to submit an incident inquiry (NOT a formal complaint).

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Monique Harmon
Phone: 864-656-8575
Email: mharmo3@clemson.edu
Schedule an appointment with Monique

Clemson University Police Department

The Clemson University Police Department is trained to help ensure that all rights of a crime victim are protected. CUPD Victim Advocates offer support to those campus and community members who have been a victim or witness to a crime by providing assistance, emotional support, victims’ rights information, help in finding needed resources, and assistance in filling out crime victim-related forms. In addition, they serve as the victim/witness liaison with social services agencies and the courts.

CUPD Contact Information

Non-Emergency Line: 864-656-2222
Victim Advocate
Sgt. Michelle Young
Email: myoung@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-5256

Clemson City Police Department (Victim Advocate)

Contact Information

Sonya Morton
smorton@cityofclemson.org

Safety Resources

  • Rave Guardian App Download the app and use the feature that allows request a "guardian" (CUPD and/or anyone else you choose) to "walk with you" virtually. This is NOT a tracking app. The police department will only have access to your location when you permit them to.

  • Nighttime TigerTransit: This is different from the regular Tiger Transit. Download the TransLoc app to request rides.

  • Ride-Sharing Sexual Assault Safety Guide: Safety tips while using ride-sharing services (Uber, Lyft, etc.)

Additional Resources

Interpersonal Violence Resource Alliance (IVRA)

  • A group of trauma-informed resources available to the Clemson University community, consisting of representatives from offices across campus who provide interpersonal violence-related services. These services range from prevention education and response training to direct services supporting students who have been victimized. As part of Clemson's commitment to be an outstanding place to live, learn, work and grow, IVRA works with members of the University who are survivors or allies to use the alliance as a resource.
  • Request training or presentation through the Interpersonal Violence Resource Alliance Outreach and Education Request Form