What to do if you are a victim of interpersonal violence

Call 911 if you are in danger or if you need immediate medical assistance.  Tell someone you know and can trust.

Report the assault. If on campus, call Safety and Transportation (65510).

If you are not on campus, dial 911 for the Springfield Police.  Reporting the assault does NOT commit you to filing charges.

Call the hotline. In Springfield, call 864-SAFE (7233).
If you are outside the Springfield area call 1-800-821-6863.
Both numbers can provide you with information about available services and resources in the community. Contact a residence hall staff member, the Dean of Students, and/or the Counseling and Testing Center to find out how the University can assist you. All information will be kept confidential.

For information about the definition of spousal/partner abuse click here.

For statistics regarding domestic abuse click here.

For information about surviving abuse click here.

Important numbers you may need:

For emergency medical treatment call 911 or St. John's Emergency-Trauma Center 885-2115

Cox Emergency Department (north) 269-3193 (south)269-4083

The Victim Center 864-7233

Family Violence Center  864-7233

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