Title IX Resources

Pacific Lutheran University has made a commitment to preventing and eliminating sexual harassment and discrimination. There are a number of resources available to members of the campus community who (1) believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment or discrimination or (2) have witnessed someone being subjected to sexual harassment or discrimination. Working together, we can maintain a respectful and healthy PLU campus.

Emergency Response Resources:

If you are in immediate danger or need to report a crime, call 911. If you are on campus, notify Campus Safety.

Campus Safety
Harstad Hall
253-535-7911 from cell phones
9-911 from campus phones
https://www.plu.edu/campus-safety/

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 253-798-4721 (#1)

Confidential Resources – Not Reported Further Without Permission

Should an individual not be prepared to make a report, but is seeking information and wanting a confidential resource, there are several options available:

PLU Advocacy Services – Not reported further without permission

Provides a safe, private place for individuals who have questions or concerns about sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking

Helps explain options and connect individuals to resources

Assists in making formal reports if the individual decides to do so

 

PLU Counseling Center – Not reported further without permission

Provides individual counseling and selected psychiatric services to PLU students

Trained to deal compassionately with issues of sexual victimization and abuse

The staff may be required to disclose information that poses imminent danger to an individual’s health or safety

 

PLU Campus Ministry – Not reported further without permission

Provides confidential emotional and spiritual support to the PLU community

Trained to deal with issues of sexual victimization and abuse

Can help survivors process their feelings and connect with additional sources of support

 

PLU Student Health Center – Not reported further without permission

Provides medical services to PLU students, including testing for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Prescribes birth control, although the staff may be required to disclose information that poses imminent danger to an individual’s health or safety

Additional Resources Available to All PLU Employees & Students:

Pierce County Sexual Assault Center
101 E. 26th St., Suite 200, Tacoma 98421
253-474-7273 | 800-756-7273
www.sexualassaultcenter.com

24-hour crisis line provides immediate assistance information and emotional support

Confidential

No cost medical and legal advocacy

 

Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline
718 Court E, Tacoma 98402
253-798-4166 | 800-764-2420
www.familyjusticecenter.us

Free and confidential services

Access to support groups and counseling

Emergency housing information and referrals

 

Rainbow Center
2215 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402

Advocacy for victims of crime serving the LGBTQA + community

 

Oasis Youth Center
2215 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402
253-671-2838

Oasis is a drop-in support center for queer and questioning youth.

Additional Employee Resources:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
800-777-4114
www.firstchoiceeap.com

Free and confidential problem assessment and referral services

Available to employees, their spouses or partners, and children up to age 26

Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week