Resources for Victim-Survivors and Friends
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or another form of interpersonal violence, there are many options and resources available on campus and in the local community. These options should be evaluated and chosen on a case-by-case basis determined by the needs and desires of the victim-survivor. Every person responds to and heals from sexual assault and trauma differently.
Actions You Can Take
Seek Support Available Locally and through the University
Contact the Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Advocacy Office
*Confidential Resource*
Contact the Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Advocacy Office's Survivor Advocate for confidential support, resource referrals, and information regarding your medical, academic, and legal options.
Matthea Mitchell, Survivor Advocate
307 Taylor Hall
570-577-1542
mm119@bucknell.edu
Contact Transitions of PA
*Confidential Resource*
Transitions, our local sexual and domestic violence victim-survivor crisis service provider, is available 24/7 to provide connection to a number of services including legal, medical and counseling. Transitions can be reached at 1-800-850-7948.
Visit or call the Counseling & Student Development Center
*Confidential Resource*
Call the Counseling & Student Development Center at 570-577-1604. Someone is available 24/7 to answer questions and schedule an appointment.
- This service is available to all students on and off campus
- All Counseling & Student Development Center services are free
More information about the Counseling & Student Development Center
Contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator
Contact the Title IX Coordinator to make a request for a supportive measure. A student can request a measure even if he or she chooses not to move forward with an investigation.
Measures include:
- No-contact orders
- Access to counseling services
- Employment
- Transportation
- Academic flexibility
- Residence hall reassignment
Samantha Hart, director of employee experience, culture & Title IX coordinator
13 Cooley Hall
570-577-1554
TitleIX@bucknell.edu
samantha.hart@bucknell.edu
More information about Title IX
Report the Incident
Call 911, Public Safety or the Title IX coordinator to file a report.
Public Safety
570-577-3333
publicsafety@bucknell.edu
Samantha Hart, director of employee experience, culture & Title IX coordinator
13 Cooley Hall
570-577-1554
TitleIX@bucknell.edu
samantha.hart@bucknell.edu
Seek Medical Treatment, Request a Forensic Exam
Go to Bucknell Student Health or Evangelical Community Hospital to receive medical treatment.
Evangelical Community Hospital
One Hospital Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-522-2000
Evangelical Community Hospital has a trained sexual assault nurse examiner on call 24/7 to provide sensitive care and forensic exams to victims to collect and preserve evidence.
- You can contact Transitions at 1-800-850-7948 to help facilitate access to the hospital and ensure the nurse examiner is aware of your imminent arrival. Transitions can also help you navigate this process.
- The hospital recommends that you take measures to preserve evidence such as not showering or changing clothes before a forensic exam. An exam can still be performed regardless.
- Forensic exams can be conducted up to 96 hours after a sexual assault.
Request No-contact Orders or Supportive Measures
Contact the Title IX coordinator to request no-contact orders or supportive measures including academic flexibility, housing changes and employment modifications. Supportive measures can be implemented even if you decided not to proceed with an investigation.