An off-campus assault should be reported to the Athens-Clarke County police at 911. If you are sexually assaulted on campus, report it to the University police at 706-542-2200. If you wish, UGA police will notify the Athens-Clarke County police.

Calling the police does not commit you to pressing charges against the assailant. That choice can be made later.

Because it is important to preserve as much physical evidence as possible, do not bathe, douche, or change clothes. Call 911 immediately for further instructions. The 911 operator will ask questions to help determine if you need emergency medical care for physical injuries and will arrange transportation to either a local hospital emergency center, or the Sexual Assault Center of Northeast Georgia if physical injuries are not involved. A sexual assault nurse examiner with special training in working with sexual assault victims will perform an evidence collection exam. This exam must be performed within 72 hours of the assault. The nurse will discuss pregnancy prevention, and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. She will also provide information about follow-up testing for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

The Sexual Assault Center of Northeast Georgia (706-353-1912) will provide trained volunteers to accompany a victim through the medical and legal procedures. There is no charge for these services.

If you do not want a sexual assault evidence collection exam, you are encouraged to seek medical attention. Medical and counseling services provided by the University Health Center are made available to students at reduced charges. Please call the University Health Center at 706-542-8690.