Many sexual assault cases go unreported because the victim fears retaliation or possible humiliation if word gets around she/he has been the victim of a sex offense. Victims tend to feel guilty as though they did something to bring it on themselves and often keep the incident to themselves or share some of the incident with a close friend. While this might be helpful in the immediate sense, we encourage you to talk to a knowledgeable counselor about your reactions to being victimized. The various services on and off campus available to all victims of violent acts are designed to assist in overcoming the trauma of the attack and proceeding with their goals and responsibilities.

Emergency or Police Assistance- Dial 911

JCCC Police Department
115 Carlsen Center
913-469-8500, Ext. 4112
Emergency Ext. 4111

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

JCCC Counseling and Advising Services
253 Student Center
913-469-3809

Overland Park Police Department
12400 Foster
Overland Park 913-895-6300

Johnson County Sheriff's Department
125 North Cherry
913-791-5200

Johnson County Mental Health Center
6000 Lamar Ave.
Mission
913-831-2550

What Victims of Sexual Assault Can Expect from Public Safety

It is the policy of Johnson County Community College and the JCCC Police Department to ensure that sexual assault victims are afforded sensitivity and maximum humane consideration.

• Officers will ensure that a victim advocate is available throughout the process to address a victim's needs and concerns as well as those of significant others.
• Officers will treat a victim with courtesy, sensitivity, dignity and understanding.
• Officers will act thoughtfully without prejudging or blaming a victim.
• A victim's request to speak to an officer of the same gender will be accommodated.
• Officers will meet privately with a victim in a location of the victim's choice.
• Officers will make arrangements for medical treatment with respect for a victim's choice of medical facility.
• Officers will inform a victim of services available both on and off campus.
• Officers will answer a victim's questions at any time and will explain the criminal justice system and process.
• Officers will assist any local, state and federal authority investigating the assault.
• A victim's name and identifying information will be withheld from the public and the press, in accordance with Kansas open records laws.

What To Do If You Are Sexually Assaulted