Campus and community resources
SMU's main concern is for the safety, health and well-being of our campus community. When sexual misconduct occurs, it is critical that campus community members obtain help.
In cases of sexual assault, dating violence or domestic violence, students are urged to obtain medical care and contact police as soon as possible.
The following resources are available to all students, including students who have been accused of sexual misconduct, witnesses in these cases and friends of students involved in these cases.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Please note: To the extent possible, the following campus officials will protect the privacy of all parties involved in a report, but are required to report cases of sexual misconduct to SMU’s Title IX Coordinator for follow-up. In addition, the following officials are some of the persons at SMU who are required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, to serve as Campus Security Authorities and notify SMU Police when a case of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking has been reported. However, they are not required to provide the name of the person reporting the case.
For 24/7 emergency help and criminal reporting, call 214-768-3333 or pick up a blue-light phone on campus.
For internal grievance information and reporting, call 214-768-3601 or email accessequity@smu.edu.
Office of Violence Prevention & Support Services
For support and information about resources and options, call 214-768-4512 or email preventviolence@smu.edu.
CONFIDENTIAL CAMPUS RESOURCES
Please note: The following resources must honor confidentiality, except under very limited circumstances such as an imminent threat of danger to self or others.
For confidential counseling, call 214-768-2277 (an emergency contact number is provided at all hours).
For confidential counseling, call 214-768-4502.
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
For medical care and a forensic exam that preserves evidence, call 214-345-6203.
The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC)
For confidential counseling and assistance, call 972-641-7273 (24-hour hotline).
ANONYMOUS REPORTING
To SMU Police: Those who wish to anonymously provide information regarding suspicious or criminal activity to SMU Police may call 214-768-2TIP (2847) or submit information online at smu.edu/2tip.
To the SMU Title IX Coordinator: Those who wish to anonymously file a complaint or provide information regarding Title IX harassment to SMU's Title IX Coordinator may complete the Title IX Harassment Complaint Form. The form may be submitted anonymously, or with a name and contact information, or by a third party. The form can be emailed to accessequity@smu.edu; submitted in Perkins Administration Building, Room 204; or mailed to the Title IX Coordinator, P.O. Box 750200, Dallas, TX 75275-0200.