If you, or someone you know, has experienced or witnessed sexual misconduct, it is important to get help as soon as possible. Remember, it is never the fault of the person who experiences any form of sexual misconduct, and it is never OK.
The Kokomo campus and community has resources to help and support you or anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct. We can help you get immediate medical services, report the incident, find support, and learn about IU’s policies.
We understand that seeking help when you have experienced sexual misconduct can seem frightening and overwhelming. You might not even be sure what you want to do. That’s okay. You are still encouraged to seek medical help as soon as possible to check for injuries and collect evidence in case you do decide to pursue prosecution.
There are two local hospitals that can help you if you’ve experienced sexual violence. Specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner nurses are available 24 hours a day to perform forensic exams, infection treatment, and injury evaluation.
Community Howard Regional Hospital is located at 2300 South Lafountain Street.
For information, call 765-453-8444.
St. Vincent Hospital is located at 1907 West Sycamore Street.
For information, call 765-456-5433.
You should dial or text 911 to contact police immediately if you experience or witness sexual misconduct and are in danger. Reporting the incident to the police does not mean you have to seek prosecution.
The Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) responds to incidents on the IU Kokomo campus and is located in the Kelly Center, Room 240.
For help, call 765-455-9363 or dial 911.
If you or someone you know have experienced sexual violence, there are resources available at Indiana University to offer support and provide information on the options available under university policy.
The organizations listed here can provide counseling or advocacy services at no cost to you.
Confidential counseling sessions are available at no charge to currently registered IU Kokomo students. Appointments are available on campus with the Mental Health Counselor.
To make an appointment, call 765-455-9203. Or you can reach the CAPS department by email at IUKCAPS@iuk.edu.
A trained sexual assault advocate is there to offer you support, answer your questions and help you through the process. An advocate can accompany you to the hospital, go with you to the police (if desired) as well as talk with you about your options, including decisions around reporting. Assistance with protection orders is also offered.
Call 800-725-8177 or 765-868-3154 (available 24 hours).
If you or a family member works for Indiana University, the Employee Assistance Program can provide you with professional and confidential counseling. Its services are available to full-time employees, medical residents, and graduate appointees and their household members.
To get started, call their 24 hour help line at 888-234-8327.
If in your day-to-day life you are unable to avoid continued contact with the person who hurt you, you can request a change in academic, transportation, and/or work situations. Your request will be reviewed by the appropriate people and may be granted if it is reasonable, even if you haven’t reported the incident.
Other advocate services may be available.
For help with living arrangements and schedule changes contact:
You can obtain legal assistance and representation information by contacting the Howard County Bar Association.
For help, call 765-453-9600.
If you need to file a Petition for an Order of Protection, you can do so at the Howard County Clerk’s Office.
Howard County Clerk’s Office
104 North Buckeye
Kokomo, IN 46901
765-456-2004
Indiana University strives to uphold privacy and confidentiality as much as possible, and only shares information with those who have a need to know in order to respond. Individuals who desire anonymity in discussing and seeking assistance about sexual misconduct should contact and/or be referred to a confidential employee on their campus.
