SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE
INFORMATION SERVICE
(SARIS)

A program of the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life
and the Counseling Center

SARIS is a free, confidential and safe starting point for students who are victims/survivors, friends, family and significant others seeking information about sexual assault and relationship violence. Through contact with SARIS individuals may learn more about these issues, anonymously report sexual assault experiences and receive referrals specific to their needs. University of Washington students may contact SARIS via telephone at (206) 685-HELP (685-4357) or e-mail at saris@u.washington.edu. Voicemail is checked frequently, so please leave a message if you have general questions. For referral and emergency services when SARIS is unavailable, you may contact the Counseling Center at (206) 543-1240, Hall Health Mental Health Clinic at (206) 543-5030, or the Crisis Line at (206) 461-3222.

Mission Statement

The purpose of SARIS is:

• To unify campus resources through the coordination of existing services which address the issues of sexual assault and relationship violence,
• To provide a safe place, referrals and information for students or their significant others who have been sexually assaulted and/or experienced relationship violence,
• To assess campus needs for information and activities addressing sexual assault and relationship violence, and
• To participate in the creation and coordination of educational prevention programs about sexual assault and relationship violence.

(206) 685-HELP (685-4357)

SARIS can be reached at that number during office hours or you may stop by the office in room 204L in the HUB Administration Office.

The office also may be contacted by e-mail at saris@u.washington.edu, but we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of contacts made to SARIS via e-mail.

Presentations:

To schedule a presentation on sexual assault, please call ASUW CORE at (206) 543-4238.

To schedule a presentation on relationship violence, please call SARIS at (206) 685-HELP (685-4357).

SARIS and ASUW CORE are available to provide presentations to fraternities, sororities, residence halls, Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) or any other interested student groups on campus. It is hoped that greater awareness about these issues will help lead to prevention.

Definitions - What is rape? sexual assault? relationship violence? Information includes the legal definitions, University sanctions and legal prosecution.

What to do if you have been assaulted - Information about whom you may contact and options to consider if you have been assaulted.

Relationship violence - Information on what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do if you are in a violent relationship.

Sedating substances - Information about drugs used to sedate potential victims, testing for drugs, and resources.

Reducing your risk - Precautions to take that may increase your safety and reduce the risk of acquaintance rape, stranger rape and other violent crimes.

Communication - Information on positive communication when engaging in sexual activity with another person.

Supporting a survivor - Information for friends and significant others about how to help a survivor of sexual assault or relationship violence.

Other resources - Resources at the University of Washington and beyond.

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Sexual Assault Referral and Information Service
Email: saris@u.washington.edu
Web: http://www.washington.edu/students/saris/office/
Last updated: February 12, 2007