Sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking are prohibited and will not be tolerated by Wellesley. Wellesley is committed to providing a safe environment in which all students can thrive as they pursue their educational goals.
Safety
Wellesley College Police Department
781-283-5555 (Emergency)
781-283-2121 (Non-emergency)
Massachusetts State Police
508-820-2300
- Investigates criminal reports against campus and municipal police officers
Town of Wellesley Police Department
781-235-1212
- Investigates criminal reports of crime in Wellesley
- Can investigate criminal reports of crime at Wellesley College
Medical
Health Services
781-283-2810
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
617-754-2323 (Emergency)
617-667-8141 (Rape Crisis Intervention Program)
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
617-243-6193 (Emergency)
617-243-6521 (Domestic and Sexual Violence Services)
Students needing transportation assistance can contact Health Services.
Support
On Campus
Stone Center Counseling Service
781-283-2839
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
781-283-2685
The CRP's role
- To provide information on: reporting options and the effects of each option; counseling services available on campus and through local community based rape crisis center or domestic violence programs; medical and health services available on and off campus; available supportive measures; the disciplinary process under this Policy; and the legal process carried out through local law enforcement agencies.
- To represent the interests of the party they are supporting.
- To assist in contacting or reporting to campus or local law enforcement agencies, if directed by the party they are supporting.
- To coordinate with local sexual assault and domestic violence crisis service centers.
- To coordinate with the Director of Nondiscrimination Initiatives/Title IX Coordinator to arrange supportive measures for the party they are supporting using only the party’s identifying information, if requested by that party.
- To notify the party they are supporting of their rights and the College’s responsibilities regarding a protection order, no contact order and any other lawful orders issued by the College or by a court.
- To attend a hearing under this Policy as the advisor or support person of the party they are supporting if requested by that party.
- To ensure confidentiality is maintained.
Support
Off Campus
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
800-841-8371 (24 Hour Hotline)
617-492-8306 (General Information)
617-492-6434 (TTY)
REACH Against Violence
800-899-4000 (24 Hour Hotline)
781-891-0724 (General Information)
Jane Doe Inc.
877-785-2020
877-521-2601 (TTY)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
Support
LGBTQ
Fenway Health Violence Recovery Program
617-927-6250
The Network La Red
617-742-4911 (Hotline)
671-227-4911 (TTY)
GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project
800-832-1901
Support
Disability
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
(617) 393-3824
Support
Employee
800-451-1834
Government
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
617-727-5200
- Works to uphold and advance the rights of crime victims
781-830-4800 (Norfolk County)
617-591-7740 (Middlesex County)
617-619-4200 (Suffolk County)
- Victims’ liaison to the prosecutor for criminal cases involving sexual violence, relationship violence, or stalking
- Information disclosed to a VWA must be shared with the opposing side if a case is prosecuted
US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
617-289-0111
5 Post Office Square
8th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
- Works to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights in our nation’s schools.
- Investigates complaints
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
617-994-6000
1 Ashburton Place
6th Floor, Room 601
Boston, MA 02108
- Enforces Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws
- Investigates complaints
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
800-669-4000
JFK Federal Building
475 Government Center
Boston, MA 02203
- Works to prevent and remedy unlawful employment discrimination and to advance equal opportunity for all in the workplace.
- Investigates complaints
Additional
On Campus
Dean of Students Office
781-283-2322
- Helps address short-term needs (“supportive measures”)
- Coordinates with on-campus resources
- Helps liaise with other educational institutions
Residential Life
781-283-2679
781-283-2121 (after hours)
- Helps address short-term needs (“supportive measures”), including dining hall assignment and room changes
- Coordinates with on-campus resources
Academic Advising: Class Deans
781-283-2325
- Helps address academic short-term needs (“supportive measures”) like extensions on assignments, withdrawal from a course, change of course status, and leaves of absence
- Can contact faculty on student’s behalf
- Coordinates with on-campus resources
Provost and Dean of the College
781-283-3583
- Can receive reports from students of sexual misconduct by faculty
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources & Equal Opportunity
781-283-2216
- Can receive reports from students of sexual misconduct by staff or other people working on campus
Sexual Assault Awareness for Everyone (SAAFE)
- Student organization dedicated to sexual assault education and awareness
- Connects students to on-campus resources
Additional
Legal
Victim Rights Law Center of Massachusetts
617-399-6710
- Free legal assistance for individuals alleging they experienced sexual assault
- Addresses physical safety concerns, job or school problems, privacy rights, immigration status, questions about criminal or civil justice system
Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
617-724-0625
- Provides referral to private attorneys
Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
617-654-0400
- Provides referral to private attorneys
Additional
Resources for Individuals Found to have Engaged in Sexual Misconduct
Emerge
617-547-9879
- Provides education programs for people who demonstrate abusive behaviors toward their partners.
Massachusetts Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (MATSA)
- Coalition of professionals who provide counseling to adults who demonstrate sexually abusive behaviors
Massachusetts Adolescent Sex Offender Coalition (MASOC)
413-540-0712
- Coalition of professionals who provide counseling to children and youth who demonstrate sexually abusive behaviors
Partner Schools
617-496-0200 (TitleIX Office)
617-496-9100 (Office of Sexual Assault Prevention & Response)
617-324-7526 (Title IX Office)
617-253-2300 (24 Hour Hotline of Violence Prevention & Response)
Babson University
781-239-5501 (Title IX Coordinator)
Olin College of Engineering
781-292-2322 (Title IX Coordinator)
Brandeis University
781-736-4456, Title IX Coordinator