Victims of rape should be aware of the resources they can use to help them get through the trauma the attack has created.

NIU has four resources women can use during this time: NIU’s Judicial Office, NIU’s University Health Services, Counseling and Student Development and University Resources for Women, which make up NIU’s Sexual Assault Task Force.

The following is a list provided by University Resources for Women:

‘Feminist Alliance Against Rape

P.O. Box 21033

Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 543-1223

Provides information about strategies to end rape and other forms of violence against women.

‘National Convention for the Prevention and Control of Rape

National Institute of Mental Health, DHEW

5600 Fishers Lane

Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-1910

Funds rape investigation units of police departments as well as special units in hospitals to treat rape victims.

‘Rape Crisis Center

1917 15th Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 333-RAPE (crisis line)

(202) 347-4278

Provides rape victims with assistance and also serves as a legal advocate for children who were victims of sexual abuse.

‘Women Organized Against Rape, Inc.

220 Sansom Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 922-3434 (hotline)

(215) 922-7400

Provides rape victims with on-the-spot counseling.

‘Assault Crisis Center

1561 North Hewitt

Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (313) 434-9881

(313) 668-8888 (crisis line)

Provides short-term emergency counseling and emergency housing, makes referrals and acts as a victim advocate.

‘Women Against Rape

Member of Women’s Action Collective

P.O. Box 02084

Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 221-4447 (crisis line)

(614) 291-9751

Offers both crisis and prevention services including on-the-phone counseling and support teams to accompany and assist rape victims.