Resources for reporting sexual assault
If you believe you have experienced sexual assault, you have options. Any IU employee can help you find the appropriate administrator or faculty member to begin the University reporting process. Keep in mind that most IU employees are considered “responsible employees,” meaning they are obligated to pass along anything shared with them regarding sexual assault to IU’s Title IX coordinator or a deputy Title IX coordinator who may decide to open a University investigation.
If you would like to talk to someone before deciding whether to report, you can visit the Confidential Victim Advocate's office. The office includes employees designated as confidential victim advocates, mental health counselors at Counseling and Psychological Services and employees at the IU Health Center.
Non-University affiliated organizations like the Monroe County Protective Order Assistance Partnership and Middle Way House can also provide resources independent from a university investigation.
If you do not wish to start a police investigation, you should know that reports to the University are rarely referred to campus police. If you would like to pursue an investigation in the criminal justice system, you can file a police report with campus or local police. This starts an investigation independent of IU’s Office of Student Conduct, but you should take note that Indiana University Police often refer their cases to the IU Office of Student Conduct for a simultaneous University investigation.
Call 911 in an emergency.
Bloomington Police Department – 220 E. Third St.
Call 812-339-4477 or email police@bloomington.in.gov
Confidential Victim Advocates* – 506 N. Fess Ave.
Call 812-856-2469 or email cva@iu.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services* – 600 N. Eagleson Ave., Fourth Floor
Call 812-855-5711 to schedule a free 45-minute initial consultation with a CAPS Counselor to get a personalized care plan. CAPS services are provided at no charge to all IU students who have paid the student health fee.
IU Health Bloomington Hospital* – 2651 E. Discovery Parkway
Call 812-353-9515 (general inquiries)
IU Health Center* – 600 N. Eagleson Ave.
Call 812-855-4011 (general information)
IU Police Department – 1469 E. 17th St.
Call 812-855-4111 or email iupdbl@iu.edu
anonymous reporting form
Call 812-333-7404, or 812-336-0846 for the 24-hour crisis line, or email communications@middlewayhouse.org. The Middle Way House offers a help and crisis live chat online.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office – 301 N. College Ave.
Call 812-349-2534 (office) or email sheriffsoffice@co.monroe.in.us
Office of Student Conduct – 801 N. Eagleson Ave.
Call 812-855-5419 or email osc@iu.edu
Office of Institutional Equity – 420 N. Walnut St.
Call 812-855-7559 or email oie@iu.edu
Protective Order Assistance Partnership* – 301 N. College Ave. Room 201
Call 812-349-2614
Protective Order Project* – Maurer School of Law, 211 S. Indiana Ave., Room 010
Call 812-855-4800 or email pop@indiana.edu
Sexual Assault Crisis Services* – 600 N. Eagleson Ave., fourth floor
Call 812-855-8900 (24-hour line)
Student Advocates Office* – 801 N. Eagleson Ave.
Call 812-855-0761 or email advocate@indiana.edu
Student Legal Services* – 310/312 N. Park. Ave.
Call 812-855-7867 or email stulegal@indiana.edu
* Indicates that an office or organization may offer confidential resources to students not wanting to file a criminal or University report. If you are looking to reach out to confidential resources, always be sure to ask someone first if they can provide confidentiality. For more on confidential employees at IU, see IU’s sexual misconduct policy.
Resources for those accused of assault
If you have been accused of sexual misconduct at IU, there are several resources that can help you weigh your legal options, guide you through IU student misconduct procedures and help you navigate academic and residential life during this time.
You can keep up with developments in any open investigation by contacting the appropriate department, depending on whether a report was made to law enforcement or school officials.
IU’s Student Legal Services is a service free to all students that can provide advice for criminal and University cases, as well as make recommendations for local attorneys and legal experts. IU Student Advocates can explain and appear with you throughout IU’s investigation, as well as provide academic assistance and communicate with professors on the subject of absences, missed exams and grade change requests.
Call 911 in an emergency.
Bloomington Police Department – 220 E. Third St.
Call 812-339-4477 or email police@bloomington.in.gov
Counseling and Psychological Services – 600 N. Eagleson Ave., Fourth Floor
Call 812-855-5711 to schedule a free 45-minute initial consultation with a CAPS Counselor to get a personalized care plan. CAPS services are provided at no charge to all IU students who have paid the student health fee.
IU Police Department – 1469 E. 17th St.
Call 812-855-4111 or email iupdbl@iu.edu
anonymous reporting form
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office – 301 N. College Ave.
Call 812-349-2534 (office) or email sheriffsoffice@co.monroe.in.us
Office of Student Conduct – 801 N. Eagleson Ave.
Call 812-855-5419 or email osc@iu.edu
Office of Institutional Equity – 420 N. Walnut St.
Call 812-855-7559 or email oie@iu.edu
Protective Order Assistance Partnership – 301 N. College Ave. Room 201
Call 812-349-2614
Protective Order Project – Maurer School of Law, 211 S. Indiana Ave., Room 010
Call 812-855-4800 or email pop@indiana.edu
Student Advocates Office – 801 N. Eagleson Ave.
Call 812-855-0761 or email advocate@indiana.edu
Student Legal Services – 310/312 N. Park. Ave.
Call 812-855-7867 or email stulegal@indiana.edu
For information on resources related to sexual misconduct reporting and student misconduct procedures, see stopsexualviolence.iu.edu.
UPDATE: This story was updated Sept. 17, 2024, to include current titles, addresses and links.
