SHARE: Sexual Harassment Assault Resources and Education
SHARE Mission Statement
At Stonehill College, we believe that every individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and we support the creation and maintenance of a safe and positive living and learning environment. To that end, the SHARE (Sexual Harassment/Assault Resources and Education) Committee was formed with the mission of education Stonehill Community members regarding sexual violence through awareness and prevention initiatives. In addition, the SHARE Committee is responsible for coordinating and providing the SHARE Advisor Program, which provides support and advice to Stonehill students who have experience sexual assault and/or to those community members accused of sexual assault.
Important Phone Numbers
SHARE
- To contact a SHARE advisor call the Counseling and Testing Center at 508-565-1331.
- Click HERE for a list of SHARE Advisors and their contact information.
Police Information
- Stonehill College Police: 508-565-5555
- Easton Police: 911 (use 9-911 when dialing from an on campus phone)
Medical Treatment
- Brockton Hospital: 508-941-7000
- Emergency Department: 508-941-7400
- Stonehill Health Services: 508-565-1307
Counseling and Support
- Counseling Center: 508-565-1331
- Woman's Place Crisis Center: 508-588-8255
- Campus Ministry: 508-565-1487
- Student Affairs: 508-565-1363
- Residence Life: 508-565-1290
What to Do if You Are Raped or Sexually Assaulted
Get to a safe place
- Get to a safe place and contact a friend, family member, Resident Director or Campus Police and access a SHARE advocate.
Call SHARE
- The college has trained a group of staff members who are available 24 hours a day to provide support and help you understand your options regarding medical attention, legal implications and college disciplinary action. To contact an advocate, call the Counseling Center at Ext. 1331. The privacy of the caller will be respected. Callers may remain anonymous if they so choose.
Get Medical Attention
- Brockton Hospital is experienced and prepared to help sexual assault survivors. It is extremely important that you seek medical attention as soon as possible - preferably within 72 hours - because you could be injured internally as well as extrenally by the attack. A prompt medical examination will test for pregnancy, STD's, HIV, and venereal disease. A medical examination can secure valuable evidence that can be used later should you wish to have the assailant prosecuted.
- Do not drink, bathe, douche, brush your teeth, change clothing or comb your hair. It's only natural to want to do these things, but you may be destroying evidence you will need if you decide to prosecute at a later date. Put all clothing, bedding and other evidence in a paper (not plastic) bag. In the course of your medical examination this evidence will be collected by the hospital staff.
Seek Counseling
- Counseling is a very important step in helping someone who has been sexually assaulted regain control of her or his life. Professional counseling services in the area, both on and off campus can be of assistance.
SHARE Advisor Training
The SHARE Advisors are specially trained Stonehill Staff members who are available to students who have either experienced a sexual assault or students who have been accused of sexual assault. SHARE Advisors:
- Assist with emergency rape crisis treatment and emergency medical services including accompanying the survivor to the hospital, police, etc. as requested.
- Assist, guide and support throughout the College disciplinary process and/or the criminal justice process should the survivor choose to pursue this course of action.
- Assist in referring academic concerns such as missed classes and/or assignments, or changing sections.
- Assistance in contacting community resources such as rape crisis centers, support groups, etc. if desired.
- General support and assistance as needed. It is always the survivor who chooses which services she/he would like to utilize.
To contact a SHARE Advisor please contact the Counseling and Testing Center at 508-565-1331.