Nonconsensual Sexual Contact
What is Nonconsensual Sexual Contact?
Any physical contact with another person of a sexual nature without the person’s consent. It includes but is not limited to touching (or penetrating) of a person’s intimate parts (such as genitalia, groin, breasts, or buttocks); touching (or penetrating) a person with one’s own intimate parts; or forcing a person to touch his or her own or another person’s intimate parts.
What Should You Do If You Have Experienced Nonconsensual Sexual Contact?
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Find Safety
If you are in immediate danger, find a safe environment and seek help by contacting any of the following sources:
- 911 (Emergency)
- KSU Department of Public Safety and University Police 470-578-6666
- Cobb County Police 770-499-3911
- Paulding County Police 770-443-3010
If you require immediate medical attention, contact 911. For non-emergency medical attention, seek help by contacting the following sources:
- WellStar Kennestone Hospital 770-793-5000
- WellStar Cobb Hospital 770-732-4000
- WellStar Paulding Hospital 470-644-7000
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Preserve the Evidence
If you have experienced an incident of nonconsensual sexual contact, do your best to preserve the evidence. You may not remember all aspects of the assault, but there may still be evidence. Do not shower, wash, brush your teeth, douche or change your clothes, as valuable evidence could be destroyed if you do. If you change clothes, place all clothing that you wore during the incident into individual paper bags, not plastic. If you think you were given a drug before or during the assault, try not to urinate before providing any urine samples. If possible, collect any containers from which you drank. These sources of evidence could be important should you decide to file a report and/or press charges. Ideally, this evidence will need to be collected within the first 72 hours after the assault.
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Get Medical Attention
If you have suffered less serious injuries that do not require immediate medical attention, consider contacting KSU Student Health Services. Any information you provide about nonconsensual sexual contact will be treated confidentially.
Kennesaw Campus - House 3215
3215 Campus Loop Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144Kennesaw Campus - University Village
1074 Canton Place NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144Marietta Campus - Recreation and Wellness Center
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060Phone: 470-578-6644
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmIf you require medical attention outside the hours provided by KSU Student Health Services, contact one of the WellStar medical facilities, which operate 24 hours a day. Any information you provide about a sexual assault will be treated confidentially.
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
677 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-793-5000WellStar Cobb Hospital
3950 Austell Road
Austell, GA 30106
Phone: 770-732-4000WellStar Paulding Hospital
2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Hiram, GA 30141
Phone: 470-644-7000If you prefer to have somebody go with you to receive medical attention, contact one of the following offices to request an escort. Representatives from the Department of Public Safety and University Police will be available to provide you with assistance 24 hours a day. Any information you provide about nonconsensual sexual contact will not be treated confidentially. Please note that any information you provide to Campus Safety Officers will be shared with administrative officials for university review.
KSU Department of Public Safety and University Police
Kennesaw Campus
351 Paulding Avenue NW
Public Safety Building 104
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-6206Marietta Campus
Norton Residence Hall Ground Floor
1100 South Marietta Parkway
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Make A Complaint/File a Report
Complaints of an alleged incident of nonconsensual sexual contact can be made to a number of KSU offices. You can also report an alleged incident of nonconsensual sexual contact to the KSU Department of Public Safety and University Police and the Cobb County Police. Please note that all reports of nonconsensual sexual contact to any of these offices will be investigated. These are non-confidential sources. Regardless of where you report, the university will coordinate its investigation.
A student who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of an alleged sexual assault should not be reluctant to seek assistance. Disciplinary violations against a student (or against a witness) for personal use of alcohol or drugs will not be enforced if the student is making a good faith report of nonconsensual sexual contact.
No person shall be subject to coercion or reprisal for action taken in good faith to seek advice concerning a sexual misconduct complaint, to file a complaint, or to serve as a witness, panel member, or representative in the investigation of a complaint. Acts or threats of retaliation are a violation of University policy and will be investigated and addressed accordingly.
For further information on complaints and filing procedures, please see: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2655/
KSU Office of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that KSU complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. The office investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. The office functions as a neutral party in investigating complaints and takes steps to fairly address and resolve such matters.
Kennesaw Campus
440 Bartow Avenue NW
English Building, Suite 202
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-6057
Email: eeo@kennesaw.eduDepartment of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
The Department of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity handles violations of the KSU Student Code of Conduct.
Kennesaw Campus
1074 Canton Place NW
University Village, Suite 5100
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-3403Marietta Campus
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Housing Office
Marietta, GA 30060KSU Department of Public Safety and University Police
Kennesaw Campus
351 Paulding Avenue NW
Public Safety Building 104
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-6666Marietta Campus
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Norton Residence Hall, Ground Floor
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 678-915-5555Cobb County Police
Kennesaw Headquarters
140 North Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-499-3911Paulding County Police
247 Industrial Way North
Dallas, GA 30132
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Seek Support and/or Counseling
There are numerous on and off campus resources to assist you in deciding what steps to take after nonconsensual sexual contact has taken place.
Below are a list of sources that can be contacted for support and/or counseling.
Women’s Resource and Interpersonal Violence Prevention Center
The KSU Women’s Resource and Interpersonal Violence Prevention Center serves as a non-confidential source that provides advocacy and support for all members of the KSU community.
Kennesaw Campus
585 Cobb Avenue NW
Kennesaw Hall, Room 3427
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-7858Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pmCounseling and Psychological Services
The Counseling and Psychological Services Office serves as a confidential source where concerns can be discussed with a counselor in a private setting. Counselors can assist in the healing process by helping students make decisions and solve problems related to personal, social, and educational concerns.
Kennesaw Campus
585 Cobb Avenue NW
Kennesaw Hall, Room 2401
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-6600Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmMarietta Campus
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Suite 170
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 678-915-7391Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmThe Office of Victim Services serves as a confidential source that provides a safe, private place for individuals who have questions or concerns about nonconsensual sexual contact , intimate partner violence, stalking, domestic violence, and any form of sexual misconduct or violence. A professional victim’s advocate is available to provide emotional support and address immediate needs such as referrals for medical care, discussing options for reporting, and developing safety plans.
Kennesaw Campus
1074 Canton Place NW
University Village, Room 6145
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-6725Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (support available after office hours)Off Campus Resources
YWCA of Northwest Georgia-Cobb County
The YWCA of Northwest Georgia has several support services to help victim-survivors of sexual assault, including Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners available 24 hours a day to provide medical forensic examinations for sexual assault victims, a 24-hour crisis line, and counseling and support groups.
48 Henderson Street Southwest
Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: 770-427-3390Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault provides resources to those in need and education on ways to help bring an end to sexual assault.
817 West Peachtree Street, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 815-5261National Resources
National Sexual Abuse Hotline
RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
The National Sexual Abuse Hotline provides victims of sexual violence with free, confidential services 24 hours a day.
1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides education and resources to prevent sexual violence.
1-877-739-3895
Not Alone is the official United States government website that provides information for finding resources on how to respond to and prevent sexual assault on college and university campuses.
