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Sexual Misconduct/Assault

Sexual Misconduct/Assault

An array of safety, medical, psychological, and administrative services are in place and immediately available to students reporting sexual assault. The University is committed to supporting students' exercise of informed choice among these services. Sexual harm, including assault, can be reported through the following channels:

  • Confidential reporting with the Prevention and Education Coordinator
  • The Department of Safety
    • 717-691-6005 or 717-691-6565 (for emergencies)
    • Campus Emergency telephones identified by a blue light are located throughout the campus and can be used to report crimes or other types of emergencies or to call any on-campus extension. Specific numbers for other emergency services are posted on telephone receivers.
  • Title IX and Clery Compliance Coordinator
  • Title IX Deputy Coordinator
    • Doug Wood, Dean of Students, dwood@messiah.edu
    • 717-796-5239
    • 204 Eisenhower Campus Center 
  • Title IX Deputy Coordinator
    • Brooke Good, Assistant Dir. of Athletics, good@messiah.edu
    • 717-796-1800, x7369
    • 140B Sollenberger Sports Center
  • The local police (dial 9-911 from campus phones)
  • Cumberland County Advocacy & Rape Crisis Services:
  • Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties

For help managing situations that do not pose an immediate threat, you may also contact:

  • The Vice Provost of Student Success and Engagement (dial x3760)
  • The Associate Provost for Graduate and Non-traditional Programs (dial x2980)

Anonymous Reporting

The University maintains a feature to report anonymously through the Interpersonal Incident Report, which allows students or employees to report crimes without providing their names or other identifying information. The information provided is received by compliance administrators and the Safety Department leadership team at the University. Upon receipt, all reports are followed up on to best of the University's ability, based on information received. Individuals should be aware that reporting anonymously limits the response and support the University may offer.

Information sent through this site is checked daily, however the reporting form SHOULD NOT be used for emergencies that require immediate response or those that are life threatening in nature.