OSU strives to create a safe environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Below are some resources to help keep you safe on campus as well as get you the assistance you need.

Resources 

• Counseling

  A sexual misconduct experience is most often an emotionally disruptive event. It takes time to come to terms with such a major stress. In addition to support that may be found in family and friends, the following agencies have professional counselors that can be of assistance, provide further information on the subject of sexual misconduct, and assist with the healing process.

• Counseling Resources- Confidential Reporting Options

  Variety Health Clinic
  Metro Locations
  405-632-6688

   

  YWCA – Oklahoma City
  2460 NW 39th Street
  405-948-1770
  24-hour Crisis Line: 1-800-522-7233

   

  Women’s Resource Center, Norman, OK
  Rate Hotline: 405-701-5660

   

  Women’s Service & Family Resource Center
  121 N Evans Ave
  El Reno, OK
  405-262-4455

   

  Chickasha Women’s Service & Family Resource Center
  Chickasha, OK
  405-244-8256

   

  Shawnee Project Safe
  1813 N. Harrison
  405-372-9922
  Rape Hotline: 800-634-3020

• Interim Safety Measures For Victims

  Oklahoma State's priority is to make victims feel safe in their environment. Many times, students may need support in various aspects of their lives after a traumatic experience. Student Conduct and the Title IX Coordinator can put in place interim measures for student victims of sexual harassment and sexual violence as needed. A formal complaint does not need to be submitted to have interim measures put in place; students should simply reach out to Student Conduct or the Title IX coordinator in order to receive help. During the process of instating any interim measures, the university will maintain confidentiality to the fullest extent possible. Read below to learn more about possible interim measures you may be able to obtain.

  • Assistance in Reporting: Student Conduct can assist in filing a complaint with the university conduct process and the appropriate law enforcement agencies against the student(s) who caused harm.
     
  • No Contact Order: Student Conduct can put in place a No Contact Order between the complainant and the respondent, which would prohibit contact between both parties through any means of communication, as well as prohibit others from making contact on their behalf.
     
  • Emergency Protective Order: Student Conduct can assist victims in filing for an Emergency Protective Order in court with Wings of Hope. This is a court-ordered petition that prohibits contact between the complainant and respondent.
     
  • Safety Measures: Student Conduct can coordinate any reasonable arrangements that are necessary for ongoing safety. This includes transportation arrangements or providing an escort.
     
  • Academic Arrangements: Student Conduct can assist in adjusting academic schedules as well as assist in providing access to academic support services.
     
  • Other Interim Measures: Student Conduct can coordinate reasonable arrangements to address the effects of the sexual violence, including connecting victims with counseling, health care or academic support resources. When Student Conduct becomes aware of a student who potentially could have been a victim of sexual violence, they will contact the victim through Oklahoma State University email to share these potential interim measures, reporting options and other resources available. This will be done no matter the location of the incident.

  If you need or would like to learn more about potential interim safety measures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at okc.studentconduct@okstate.edu

• Other Local Services Available To Victims - Non-Confidential Reporting Options

  OSU-OKC Safety and Security Department
  Business Technologies, 3rd floor – OSU-OKC Campus
  405-945-3253

   

  Oklahoma City Police Department
  219 E. Main, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  405-372-4171

   

  OSU-OKC Student Conduct
  studentconduct@osuokc.edu

   

  Title IX Coordinator
  AD 212
  405-945-3298

• Medical Services

  It’s important to have a thorough medical examination after a sexual assault even if the victim does not have any apparent physical injuries. Medical providers can treat injuries and test for sexually transmitted infections.

   

  Integris Baptist Medical Center
  3300 NW Expressway
  405-949-3011

   

  OU Medicine
  N.E. 13th Street
  405-949-3011

   

  Mercy Hospital Oklahoma
  4300 W. Memorial Road
  405-749-7099

   

  St. Anthony Hospital
  1001 N. Lee Ave
  405-272-7000

   

  Additional information on resources as well as educational information on sexual violence prevention can be found at:

  OKC 1 is 2 Many

  Not Alone.Gov

• Reporting Resources

  Incident occurred on campus contact:	OSU-OKC Office of Safety and Security	Business Technologies Building, Room 100	405-945-3253
  Incident occurred off campus contact:	Oklahoma City Police Department	700 Colcord Dr

• Student Conduct

  Both students and non students can file a complaint against an OSU student that alleges a violation of OSU's Code of Conduct has occurred. These complaints are filed through the Student Conduct Office. Violations of OSU's Code of Conduct include sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and stalking. The Code of Conduct provides for sanctions up to and including suspension of a student in cases where violations have occurred. The code of Conduct requires that complaints be filed within 180 calendar days of the alleged violation.

  Additionally, Student Conduct can issue a "No Contact Order" between parties. This prohibits any contact between the victim and the accused for a specific period of time. Students are able to gain accommodations without filing a formal complaint.

   

  Student Conduct can also assist students in making alterations to living arrangements, class schedules, on-campus work schedules, transportation, and other interim accommodations which are necessary to promote safety following an allegation of this nature.

   

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• Other Resources

  OSU-OKC Affirmative Action/ Title IX Compliance
  Administration Building, Room AD 212
  405-945-3298
  melissa.herren@okstate.edu

  Campus Behavioral Assessment Team
  Daytime phone: 405-945-3298
  After hours call OSU-OKC Safety and Security at 405-945-9111
  Call 911 in the event of an emergency or if you need immediate assistance

   

  The Behavioral CBAT Team is a specially trained group of professional staff members from several university departments with mental health, student development, law enforcement, academic, administrative and legal expertise. The team investigates and evaluates threats and other concerning behavior, implements strategies for managing individuals that may pose a threat of harm. The team’s goal is to work with all parties involved to effect a safe campus environment. If you see something, say something.

  
  
  

• Resources On Stalking

  Stalking behavior may be difficult to identify, since some can seem kind, friendly or romantic (e.g. sending cards, candy or flowers). However, if the object of the abuser’s attention has indicated s/he wants no contact, these behaviors may constitute stalking.

  It is important to examine the pattern of behavior in the apparent stalking incidents – type of action, frequency, consistency, if the behavior stops when the stalker is told to cease contact, etc.

   

  Indicators of Stalking Behavior

  The following actions are some behaviors stalkers use. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is important to consider the intensity of each behavior in deciding if stalking is the intent.

  • Persistent phone calls despite being told not to make contact in any form
     
  • Waiting for the victim at workplace, in the neighborhood/residence hall, after class, and where the stalker knows the victim goes
     
  • Threats to family, friends, property or pets of the victim. (Threats or actual abuse toward pets is a particularly strong indicator of potential to escalate to more or lethal violence)
     
  • Manipulative behavior (e.g. threatening to commit suicide in order to get a response).
     
  • Defamation: The stalker often lies to others about the victim (e.g. reporting infidelity to the victim's partner)
     
  • Sending the victim written messages, such as letters, email, graffiti, text messages, IMs, etc
     
  • Objectification: The stalker demeans the victim, reducing him/her to an object, allowing the stalker to feel angry with the victim without experiencing empathy
     
  • Sending unwanted gifts
     

  What to do if someone is stalking you.

  • Don’t answer the phone or door unless you know who it is.
     
  • End all communication with the person who is stalking you. Don’t get into arguments with them or pay attention to them – that’s what they want!
     
  • Let family, friends, and your employer know you are being stalked. Show them a picture of the stalker.
     
  • Talk to a teacher, friend, administrator or counselor who can help you decide how to deal with the situation.
     
  • Write down the times, places, and detailed summaries of each incident. Keep all emails or texts.
     
  • Contact the police if stalking persists despite your efforts to end it.
     
  • Consider obtaining a restraining order, but evaluate the pros and cons of doing so. Sometimes it can escalate the violence.
     
  • Change your routine so the stalker is less able to predict your whereabouts.
     
  • Keep any written messages (including electronic) and recorded voice communications
     

  What to do about cyber stalking

  • Do not meet anyone you've met on the internet in person.
     
  • Don’t share personal information (name, phone numbers, addresses, etc.) in online public places.
     
  • Consider creating separate email accounts for social networking sites or other sites that require personal logins. (Good way to reduce your spam too!)
     
  • Use filters and blockers to block unwanted emails.
     
  • Send a clear message to a cyber stalker that you do not want further communication and will contact authorities if messaging continues.
     
  • Save all communications from a cyber stalker.
     

  If you are a victim of stalking:

  Learn How To File A Report