January 2021 Letter to the Editor from Dr. Laurie Borowicz
Reflecting on the last five years. Dr. Borowicz examines Kish's past, present and future.
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Members of the Kishwaukee College community, guests, and visitors have the right to be free from gender-based or sexual misconduct, as well as from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. College procedures pertaining to gender-based or sexual misconduct are contained in the Student Code of Conduct located in the college catalog and in the Director of Student Success office.
The College’s first concern for an individual, who has been the target of any act of gender based or other sexual misconduct, is that person’s safety and well-being. Confidential resources are available to provide support services to victims. It is recommended that a confidential resource be consulted prior to making a formal report.
The College has partnered with Safe Passage to provide confidential advisor services to students affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. Confidential Advisors have received the required training to provide emergency and ongoing support services to student survivors of sexual misconduct. Safe Passage is here to serve Kishwaukee College students who have been affected by domestic or sexual violence of any kind. The agency can provide free and confidential legal or medical advocacy, counseling, information about an individual's options and rights and referrals to other agencies or service providers. To schedule an on campus meeting, contact Safe Passage at: 815-756-5228.
Kishwaukee College Counselors listed below are available to assist students confidentially and refer to Safe Passage and other resources if appropriate and desired. To schedule an appointment with Carolyn Kernan, certified counselor, call Student Services at 815-825-1703.
Reports made to the Sheriff’s Office, Title IX Coordinator or Director of Student Success will be considered formal reports to the College and will be investigated through administrative procedures.
Safe Passage: 24 hour crisis line for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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815-756-5228
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HOPE of Ogle County Domestic Violence Services
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815-562-8890
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DCFS Child Abuse: Child Abuse Hotline
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800-252-2873
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Police Department Emergency
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Dial 9-1-1
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DeKalb Crisis Line
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866-242-0111
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Rockford Sexual Assault
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800-564-8441
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Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center
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866-BGC-0111
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Sinnissippi Center, Inc. of Ogle County
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800-242-7642
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Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
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815-756-1521
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Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital, Sandwich
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815-786-8484
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Rochelle Community Hospital
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815-562-2181
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DeKalb County State’s Attorney
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815-895-6521
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Ogle County State’s Attorney
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815-732-1170
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Sexual Assault and Abuse: Sexual Assault Hotline
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815-758-7922
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Suicide Hotline: 24-Hour Suicide Hotline (1-800-SUICIDE)
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800-784-2433
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National Center for Victims of Crime
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800-394-2255
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
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800-799-SAFE
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National Sexual Assault Hotline
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800-656-HOPE
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Bystander intervention can prevent violence! Step Up. Just Act. Do something. Watch out for your friends and classmates. If you come across someone who looks like they are in trouble, check in with them and make sure they are OK. If you see someone doing something sketchy, say something. Three common ways to intervene:
While you can never completely protect yourself from sexual assault, there are some things you can do to help reduce your risk of being assaulted.
While you can never completely protect yourself from sexual assault, there are some things you can do to help reduce your risk of being assaulted in social situations.
From RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).
Additional Information located on the Student Resource page of myKC.
Reflecting on the last five years. Dr. Borowicz examines Kish's past, present and future.
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