Howard University

Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program (IVPP)

Resources and Referral Options

Advocacy & Support

Services
Medical Assistance
Howard University
Hospital

Interpersonal Violence
Prevention Program*

Emergency Services
On-Campus:

202-238-2382

HU Department of Public
Safety
202-806-1100

Student Health Center

University Counseling
Services *

202-806-7540

202-806-6870

SANE Program

DC Rape Crisis Center

800-641-4028

202-232-0789

Metropolitan Police
Department

My Sister's Place

911

202-865-6100

Off-Campus:

Housing or Academic
Accomodations
Office of Student Services
202-238-2420
Office of Residence LIfe
202-806-6131

202-529-5991

Medical Assistance

Students can go to the Howard

University Hospital for medical services.
The Student Health Center can provide
health services and referrals.
A Sexual Assault Exam is available at
Washington Hospital Center. The exam
includes preventive treatment for
sexually transmitted infections,
pregnancy and evidence collection. The
exam is conducted by a Sexual Assault
Nurse Examiner (SANE) who is a
Registered Nurse with advanced
training and certification in conducting
sexual assault exams. The Network for
Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC)
provides advocates on site.
A rape kit can only be done at
Washington Hospital Center SANE
Program.
A police report is not required to
receive medical assistance

Advocacy, Support Services, Housing & Academic Accommodations

The Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) provides

information, referrals and can connect students with an advocate
(*confidential source).
The Office of Student Services assists with academic and housing
accommodations, referrals, disciplinary and judicial affairs.
University Counseling Services provides individual and group
counseling and psychotherapy, crisis intervention and consultation
(*confidential source).
The Office of Residence Life can assist with housing
accommodations.
DC Rape Crisis Center provides a crisis line, 24-hour advocacy,
and counseling services.
My Sisters Place provides a 24-hour crisis line and counseling
services.
Emergency Services

The Howard University Department of Public Safety provides 24hour emergency services.
Students can also call 911 for 24-hour emergency services from
the Metropolitan Police Department.

Title IX Coordinator: Carol McKinnon, 202-806-4343 or Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Candi Smiley, 202-806-2561
Investigates and ensures Title IX Compliance and implementation of university policy and procedures