Prevention Efforts and Resources for Victims

Services for victims are essential, but prevention is also key. Many colleges and universities offer a variety of educational programs geared to prevention, including rape awareness and self defense. Several of these institutions also offer on and off campus services.

On Campus:

Dean of Student’s Office-Office of Women’s Programs
King 119
704-687-2541

The Counseling Center
Atkins 158
704-687-2105

Rape Aggression Defense Class (RAD)

Police & Public Safety

ATTN: Sgt. Jerry Lecomte

9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223
Phone: 704-687-8300
Fax: 704-687-3217

Off Campus:

Mecklenburg County Rape Crisis Hotline
704-375-9900

United Family Services
Victim Assistance & Rape Crisis
601 E. Fifth Street, Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28202
8:30 AM – 5 PM weekdays
704-338- 9034

24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline
704-375-9900

SEXUAL ASSAULT IS NOT A WOMEN’S ISSUE – IT IS A HUMAN ISSUE.