Campus Security 786-6254
Campus Security will document each case and pursue a course of action as
chosen by the victim.
Local Police 784-6421 (Lewiston) 784-7331 (Auburn)
Local Police can pursue the case through the legal system. Victims can call
the police directly to report and it is possible to meet with them on campus.
The police will likely recommend that a victim go to a local hospital for
medical treatment and the collection of evidence. (It is important to call the
department which covers the area in which the rape occurred.)
College Chaplain 786-6202
The College Chaplain and Associate Chaplains provide confidential pastoral
counseling and support.
Community Relations Council (CRC)786-607
(Dennis Grafflin, Chair)
The CRC provides confidential advice and mediation services to all members
of the Bates Community. CRC members are available to assist any member
of the community through any official Bates procedure, such as Student
Conduct Committee hearings.
Affirmative Action Office 786-6031
The Affirmative Action Office offers support, counseling and advocacy to
all members of the Bates Community.
Sexual Assault Victim Aide (SAVA) 143 Wood Street
The SAVA is a part-time employee, shared from the Sexual Assault Crisis
Center, who is available to support and advise alleged victims regardless of
the complainantıs interest in making an official complaint.
Sexual Assault Response Line (SARL) 7275 (on campus)
SARL maintains a 24-hour hotline staffed by specially trained student
volunteers who listen and give support to survivors of sexual violence. They
answer questions and can provide information and referrals.
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