Part of the national organization

 

 

TAMU and Local Resources:

  • Brazos County Rape Crisis Center: BCRCC is a non-profit agency providing anonymous, confidential, internet support services, 24-hour hotline (979-731-1000), individual crisis intervention, advocacy and information for all survivors of sexual abuse.


  • Anonymous Sexual Violence Report: Members of the Texas A&M Community who have experienced a form of sexual or relationship violence can fill out this anonymous report through TAMU Gender Issues Education Services


  • TAMU Be A Friend Program: Gender Issues Education Service, The Women's Center, Student Couseling Services, Student Health Services, and the Department of Residence Life are working together to increase awareness about sexual assault and provide sexual assault survivor services.

    • Phone Numbers:

    University Police: 845-2345

    Corps Escorts: 845-6789

    Student Counseling Services Help Line: 845-2700

    Phoebe's Home: 775-5355


    General safety tips

    · Don't jog or go places alone at night. If you're going to be on campus alone at night call a Corps Escort to walk you to your dorm or your car.

    · At parties, make your own drinks and don't set them down. Don't drink anything that has been out of your sight.

    · Keep your cell phone with you if you have one and lock house and car doors when you are alone.

    · Keep alert when walking and keep your hands free.

    · Consider learning self-defense.


    Date Rape Prevention

    · Examine your feelings about sex and set limits for yourself before the date.

    · Don't give mixed messages; be firm and forceful.

    · Be aware that alcohol and drugs are often related to date rape.




    For More Information/Statistics About violence Against Women:

    ·National Domestic Violence Hotline

    ·World Health Organization

    ·Department of Justice's Violence Against Women Office

    ·Department of Justice's On-line Resources

    ·FBI

    ·RAINN

    ·Feminist.com

    ·Family Violence Prevention Fund