Resources, Support, and Options
Whether you need immediate assistance, want to understand your rights, or are seeking guidance, the following resources are available to help.
Seek an Advocate - 24 Hour Assistance
DVIP/RVAP (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services): (800) 373-1043 or (800) 228-1625
Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity: (866) 881-4641
Nisaa African Family Services: (844) 269-6203
An advocate can confidentially answer questions, provide information about options, and help with safety planning.
Individuals have a right to include an advocate in meetings with University administrators, law enforcement, medical personnel, and in court proceedings.
Make a Complaint or Consult About Resources
Office of Civil Rights Compliance - Title IX: (319) 335-6200
Individuals may choose to take action under criminal statutes and/or university policies.
The criminal and administrative processes are separate, but can be pursued concurrently.
For more information about your rights, visit our “Complainant’s Rights” section of our resources page.
UI Confidential Resources
University Counseling Service (UCS): (319) 335-7294
Office of the Ombudsperson: (319) 335-3608
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): (319) 335-2085
Research suggests that individuals who work with a counselor or advocate heal more quickly and experience less postsecondary trauma.
Request Supportive Measures
Supportive measures can be requested
without filing a formal complaint with our office.
- Housing change
- Class reassignment
- Mutual no-contact directive
- Extension on an assignment
- Workplace or schedule adjustment
- Facilitate requests regarding student financial aid
- Non-disciplinary coaching conversation with Respondent
- Immigration and visa assistance
- Others, based on situation
Make a Criminal Complaint or Ask for Safety Assistance
Emergency: 911
- UI Threat Assessment Team: (319) 384-2955
Non-Emergency: On Campus
- University of Iowa Police: (319) 335-5022
Non-Emergency: Off Campus
- Iowa City Police: (319) 356-5275
- Coralville Police: (319) 248-1800
- Johnson County Sheriff: (319) 356-6020
- North Liberty Police: (319) 626-5724
- University Heights Police: (319) 887-6800
Seek Medical Assistance
UIHC Campus Emergency Dept: (319) 356-2233
UIHC Downtown Emergency Dept: (319) 339-3600
A sexual assault medical exam ensures:
- Physical injuries that may have occurred are promptly identified and addressed.
- Individuals receive medication for prevention of pregnancy and STIs.
- Evidence is collected by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and preserved for a criminal investigation or University complaint now or in the future.
Policies and Procedures
Step-by-step process for investigating alleged sexual misconduct violations
Learn the steps of an investigation into an alleged sexual misconduct violation.
Contact Our Team
455 Van Allen Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242
319.335.0705
Email: ocrc-titleIX@uiowa.edu
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Staff
Tiffini Stevenson Earl, JD
Monique DiCarlo
Bianca Esquivel
Krista Kronstein
Kristal Marlow Gibson, MA, JD
Cathy McGinnis, LMHC, CADC
Kristin Parks, JD
Waldemar Rodriguez, JD, LLM