Non-University Resources: Sexual and Related Misconduct Policy

The following are selected non-university resources that may be of assistance to members of the University community.

24/7 Confidential Hotlines:

  • RAPE Crisis Hotline: 914-345-9111
  • Safe Horizon’s Rape/Sexual Assault and Incest Hotline: 212-227-3000
  • NYC Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
  • Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project: 212-714-1141
  • Crime Victims Hotline: 212-577-7777
  • New York State Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 942-6906
  • New York State Office of Victim Services: (800) 247-8035 or www.ovs.ny.gov
  • Workplace Sexual Harassment Hotline: 1-800-HARASS3 (1-800-427-2773)

International Resources:

Medical Treatment: Anyone who is sexually assaulted or physically injured is encouraged to seek a medical examination to determine the extent of injuries. It is also important to understand that physical evidence is collected during a sexual assault examination as a way to preserve evidence should the victim want to pursue criminal charges with the police or a local prosecutor at a later time.

Hospitals: *The hospitals listed below conduct sexual assault examinations*

Rose Hill Campus:

  • Jacobi Medical Center—Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY, 718-918-5000
  • North Central Bronx Hospital—3424 Kossuth Ave., Bronx, NY, 718-519-5000

Lincoln Center Campus:

  • Mt. Sinai Roosevelt Emerg. Rm—59th St. on 9th and 10th Aves., NY, NY 212-523-6800
  • Mt. Sinai/St. Luke’s, Emergency Room—1111 Amsterdam Ave., NY, NY 212-523-3335

Westchester Campus:

  • Westchester County Medical Center—100 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY, 914-493-7000

Calder Center:

  • Westchester County Medical Center—100 Woods Rd., Valhalla, NY, 914-493-7000

Fordham London:

  • The Haven—Whitechapel, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, E1 5DG, 020 7247 4787 61
  • The Haven—Paddington, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, 020 3312 6666
  • The Haven—Camberwell, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS 020 3299 9000

Law Enforcement / Local Prosecutor: A victim/survivor of any criminal sexual offense has legal recourse outside the University and can commence civil or criminal proceedings against the offending person. Many of the prohibited behaviors of the University’s policies are also violations of New York State criminal laws where a person can be charged criminally with rape, sex abuse, stalking, and other charges. If convicted of such crimes, a person can be subject to severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to 25 years. If the action takes place outside New York State, a person is subject to the criminal laws of the applicable jurisdiction.

Family and Civil Court: Additionally, Family Court is a civil court option where a person can seek a civil court order of protection in many circumstances. University administrators and/or the Department of Public Safety can assist any victim in the finding of resources, accompanying a person to court, and in initiating a legal proceeding in family court or civil court.

  • The Bronx County Family Court is located at 900 Sheridan Ave, Bronx NY 10451 (corner of 161 Street).
  • The Westchester Family Court is located at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601.
  • The Manhattan Family Court is located at 60 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10013.
  • The Bronx Civil Court is located at 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451.
  • The Manhattan Civil Court is located at 111 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013.

Law Enforcement:

  • Rose Hill Campus: 48th Precinct—450 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY 718-299- 3900
  • Lincoln Center Campus: 20th Precinct—120 West 82nd St., New York, NY 212-580- 6411
  • Westchester Campus: Harrison P.D.—650 North Street, Harrison, NY 914-967-5110
  • Calder Center: North Castle Police Department —15 Bedford Road, Armonk, NY 914- 273-9500
  • NY State Police: 24-hour hotline for reporting sexual assault on NY college campuses 844-845-7269
  • NYPD Special Victims Division: 646-610-7272
  • Fordham London: Dial 112 or 999 for assistance.

A person may report an incident to either the police or the University, or to both simultaneously. A complainant has the right to have the institution’s process run concurrently with a criminal justice investigation. The filing of a complaint of sexual and related misconduct under this Policy and Procedures is independent of any criminal investigation or proceeding. The University will not wait for the conclusion of any criminal investigation or proceedings to commence its own investigation or to take any necessary supportive measures to protect the complainant and the University community.

However, the University may temporarily delay its investigation to enable law enforcement to gather evidence and to engage in a preliminary investigation of sexual misconduct matters that may also violate the state criminal code. There may be times when the Department of Public Safety or another administrator may contact the police regarding the nature of an alleged incident. However, it is always the complainant’s decision as to whether or not to cooperate with any police or University investigation. The Department of Public Safety and other administrators stand ready to assist in reporting incidents to the police or local prosecutors. Department of Public Safety supervisors are former ranking members of law enforcement who have prior experience and training working with victims of all crimes.