Wheaton College has many resources available to help in the event of a sexual assault. Questions, reports and requests will be handled with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality.
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For Survivors of Sexual Assault/Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking
I. Seeking Medical Assistance & Preserving Evidence
The College encourages all victims of sexual violence to seek immediate assistance from a medical provider for emergency services, including treatment of any injury, testing for and treating of sexually transmitted infections, and to collect and preserve physical and other forms of evidence. Seeking medical attention helps preserve the full range of options, including the options of working through the College’s Title IX procedures and/or filing criminal complaints. Many services regarding sexual violence are free.
Local medical assistance can be obtained at
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (“CDH”)
Emergency Department
25 N Winfield Rd.,
Winfield, IL 60190
630.933.1600 - Edward Hospital Emergency Room
801 S. Washington
Naperville, IL 60540
630.527.3000
Both CDH and Edward employ trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (“SANE”) nurses to assist individuals and collect physical evidence necessary for law enforcement. Even if an individual has not been physically hurt, a timely medical examination is recommended so that forensic evidence can be collected and preserved.
II. Reporting Sexual Misconduct
Victims/survivors of sexual misconduct are strongly encouraged to report the misconduct by:
Contacting the Title IX Coordinator(s)
- Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator
Beth Maas
Student Services Building #211
beth.maas@wheaton.edu
630.752.7885 - Deputy Title IX Coordinator & Equity Officer for Students,
Dr. Carrie Williams
Student Services Building #214
carrie.williams@wheaton.edu
630.752.7472 - Deputy Title IX Coordinator Equity Officer for Employees
Karen Tucker
Blanchard #154
karen.tucker@wheaton.edu
630.752.5060
Contacting Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
Phone: 630.752.5911
Email: public.safety@wheaton.edu
In Person: Chase Service Center
Filing an Anonymous and Confidential Electronic Report
Amnesty for Good Faith Reports of Sexual Misconduct
The College encourages victims/survivors to report sexual misconduct and seeks remove any barriers to making a report. Therefore, the College provides amnesty for good faith reports of sexual misconduct even if the student engaged in conduct outside of the Student Handbook (e.g. drinking alcohol or using drugs).
III. Reporting to Law Enforcement
Victims/survivors of sexual misconduct are encouraged to contact proper law enforcement authorities (e.g., by calling 911), including local police, about possibly filing a criminal complaint. Complaints may be made to the Wheaton Police by calling 630.260.2161. The Title IX Coordinator(s), Confidential Advisors, and Public Safety officials are available to assist.
IV. Orders of Protection, No Contact Orders, and Restraining Orders
Victims/survivors of sexual misconduct may seek a judicial no-contact order, restraining order, protective order, or similar lawful order issued by criminal or civil courts.
V. Campus & Community Resources
Campus Resources
Confidential Advisors for Survivors of Sexual Misconduct
Victims/survivors of sexual misconduct may speak with the College’s designated Confidential Advisor who provide emergency and ongoing support to individuals who experienced sexual misconduct. Our Confidential Advisors are:
Marie Morrison, Ph.D - On Campus
Wheaton College Staff Therapist
Contact number: 630.752.5319
Business hours: M, Tu, thu, Fr 8-1 pm Wed 8-12 pm
Raven Fisher, MA, LCPC – Off Campus
Owner and Therapist
Nave Wellness Center, PLLC
Contact phone number: 1.877.929.6283
Business hours: M-T 10 am-5 pm
After hours: 8 am-10 am, 5 pm-7 pm, and Fridays 10 am-5 pm
Additional Confidential Resources
The College has designated the Counseling Center, Student Health Services, and the Chaplain’s Office as additional confidential resources on campus.
Students may contact these resources as follows:
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- Wheaton College Counseling Center: 630.752.5321
- Student Health Services: 630.752.5072
- Wheaton College Chaplain’s Office: 630.752.5087
Additional resources for students
- Student Wellness is available to offer equitable follow-up care and relevant resources to all students who find themselves going through an investigation process, including Respondents. We are here to provide you with assistance to ensure your overall wellness and academic success. Please contact our office at 630-752-5491 to schedule an appointment to learn of ways in which we come alongside you as you work through an Equity and Title IX Process.
- Student Financial Services Office: 630-752-5700
Additional resource for all employees and their household members:
- Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”): Further Information may be found on the HR webpage and to access counseling resources, call 888.293.6948.
Community Resources
The following off-campus agencies are available to discuss incidents of misconduct in confidence.
Sexual misconduct resources:
- National Sexual Assault Hotline
1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
Information and referrals for rape, sexual assault, dating, and domestic violence. - YWCA Patterson and McDaniel Family Center Hotline
630.971.3927
Business (630) 790-6600
2055 W. Army Trail Rd. Suite 140
Addison, IL 60101
Confidential sexual violence and support services for DuPage County - Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7)
888.802.8890
415 W. Golf Rd., Suite 47
Arlington Heights, IL
Medical and legal advocacy and counseling services - Family Shelter Services 630.469.5650
- Advocates 630.407.8813
- DuPageCRIS.org: online directory of local service providers | 800.942.9412
Legal assistance resources:
- Illinois Legal Aid: how to get an order of protection -Illinoisprotectionorder.org/OOP or Metropolitan Family Services call 312.986.4105 for help
- Illinois Attorney General: resources for crime victims, including programs that assist with medical and other expenses
Visa and immigration assistance:
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): provides resources to Find Help in your Community and Find Legal Services.
- Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA): provides a state-by-state listing of attorneys who provide free and reduced cost immigration services.
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA): immigration lawyer referral service
Registered sex offender's records:
Contact Beth Maas, Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator, beth.maas@wheaton.edu, for additional information or with questions.
- Illinois: isp.illinois.gov/sor/disclaimer
- National: nsopq.gov
VI. Accommodations & Supportive Measures
The College will provide supportive measures to parties. This can include referral to counseling and health services; referral to the Employee Assistance Program (for all employees and houshold members); removing a student, employee, or other individual from campus, modifying course schedules, work arrangements, dining accommodations, or housing; offering campus escorts, and issuing a mutual “no contact” order between the parties.
Last updated: 2025-04-23