Sexual Assault Network (SANet)
Dedicated to Empowerment, Committed to Advocacy
The mission of the Boston College Sexual Assault Network (SANet) is to support those who have been directly or indirectly affected by sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence.
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The members of the Boston College Sexual Assault Network express our solidarity with survivors and all members of the Boston College community as we confront sexual violence and misconduct.听 We know individua responses to news about sexual violence can be varied, complicated, and deeply personal.听 We are here to listen to, affirm, and empower survivors, allies, and anyone who is in need of support in the context of these challenges.听 Wherever you are in your journey.听 You can reach one of us any time by calling 617-552-2211.
听CARE Team walk-in hours
Boston College-based SANet CARE Team will be available for the 2024-2025 Academic Year beginning Monday, August 26, 2024 for the Fall semester, and beginning Monday, January 13, 2025 for the Spring semester.听听
SANet Who's On Call
Call the hotline at 617鈥�552-2211
- Thank you for seeking the support of the Boston College Sexual Assault Network (SANet).
- Boston College-based SANet Advocates will be available for the 2024-2025 Academic Year beginning Thursday, August 22, 2024 for the Fall semester, and beginning Thursday, January 9, 2025 for the Spring semester.听
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SANet Corps Training (Advocates, Advisors & CARE Team)
As a result of engaging in SANet's Baseline Training and Continuing Education Program, Corps members will be able to:听
Provide callers with affirming and supportive statements and psychoeducation.
- Explain common reactions to trauma, which callers might encounter in the aftermath of sexual misconduct.
- Describe on-campus and off-campus resources available to provide ongoing support, reporting mechanisms, and education.
- Indicate through self-assessment their levels of satisfaction with the design and implementation of the training program.
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What To Expect When Accessing Sexual Assault Network Resources
SANet Advocate Team
617-552-2211
Confidential one-time phone conversation, information and referral, including to in-person services.
Supportive, empathic listening from a trained responder at Boston College or local rape crisis center.
Information about emotional, medical, and legal supports and academic and housing accommodations.
Overview about impacts of trauma, coping strategies, and investigation options under Title IX.
Accompaniment to and coordination of transportation for medical care.
SANet CARE Team
617-552-8099
Confidential in-person appointments with specially trained professionals and graduate students.
Brief counseling about impacts of trauma, safety, and self-care planning and the healing process.
Access to hard-copy resources and connections to free and confidential on- and off-campus support systems.
Accompaniment to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Conduct, 糖心vlog直播平台PD, and other on-campus resources.
SANet is available to all Boston College community members, and encourages the whole community to access this resource to support our students. In situations where students who are seeking support regarding sexual misconduct may also be responsible for Student Code of Conduct violations (e.g. possession of alcohol, COVID-related policies), the main focus of the University will be to respond to the report of sexual misconduct.
“SANet provided a safety net that I knew was always there if I needed it.”