Interpersonal violence or sexual misconduct in any form is inappropriate and will not be accepted at the University of Denver. DU is committed to ending gender violence in its community and has created an office dedicated to providing support and advocacy for survivors of gender violence.

The Gender Violence Education and Support Services Office (formerly Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Office) can provide education and training, support services and resource referral. Its mission is:

- To provide safe and confidential resources and assistance to survivors of gender violence, and their friends and families
- To educate the campus community on gender violence and its effects
- To provide primary prevention initiatives
- To enhance the experience of all students, staff, and faculty in conjunction with the University of Denver's mission and Student Life Division's mission

The Office is not part of Citizenship and Community Standards, the Counseling Center, or Campus Safety. It is an independent office within the Division of Student Life. All services are free and confidential.

The GVESS Office provides services to all who need them regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, and veteran status.

If you would like to talk about a sexual assault, are unsure if you have been assaulted, or would like to chat about your options, then please contact the GVESS Office:

Lisa Ingarfield
303-871-3853
103 Nelson Residence Hall (you can use the secluded entrance at the south end of the building)
lingarfi@du.edu
Office hours during the academic year are: Mon, Tues, Fri 1pm-3pm, Weds/Thurs 10-12noon.

You can also call the on call team of advocates at DU (The SASA Network):

303-871-3456
24/7 (during Fall, Winter, and Spring academic quarters only)

You may also want to contact the Counselor on Call at 303-871-3000. This service is available to you after hours (5:30pm to 7:30am); just ask for the counselor on call. If you want to speak to a counselor urgently during office hours, you can call the Health and Counseling Center and speak with their counselor of the day (303-871-2205).

Please remember to use the Campus Safety emergency number—x13000—in an emergency. DU wishes to do all that it can to assist survivors in getting the help they need. If you would like health advice you can contact the DU Health and Counseling Center during office hours at 303-871-2205.

The Clothesline Project at DU. T-shirts designed by those affected by sexual assault blow in the wind on the Campus Green. The message they tell us is that sexual assault affects anyone and everyone. We must work together to end it.

How much do you know about sexual assault? Take our quiz and find out!