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How To Get Help

 

If think you might be in an abusive relationship:

No one deserves to be hit or abused in any way!

 

 

1.     Get to a safe place

 

2.     Call the police

  • Dial 911 or if on-campus call University Police at 278-8400.
  • Whether to report or not is your choice, but the police decide whether or not to arrest.

3.     Get medical attention as soon as possible

  • If you have been physically or sexually assaulted (see sexual assault for necessary medical procedures), get medical attention.
  • You can go to the University Health Center or to your private physician to check for injuries, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy prevention.

4.     Call an advocate

  • An advocate can support you and talk with you about your options.
  • Call the Violence Prevention Project at Fresno State 278-5696 or the Marjaree Mason Center 233-4357.
  • If you are a resident of University Courtyard, contact your Resident Advisor.
  • Make a safety plan with an advocate.

5.     Get legal help

  • You may want to apply for a restraining order. 
  • Call the Marjaree Mason Center at 233-4357 for their workshop times.
  • Ask your advocate for resources or how to apply online.
  • Call Crime Victim Assistance Center for additional help, 488-3425.

 

6.     Talk to a counselor

  • Ask your advocate for referrals or look under the Resources section in the handbook.
  • Call or walk in to the University Health Center, 278-2734.