Safety Options

If you have experienced sex or gender-based violence, there may be campus safety options, protection orders, and safety shelters available to you.

Campus Safety Options

When Compliance and Civil Rights receives a complaint of sexual misconduct, CCR will assess whether immediate actions must be taken for the safety and security of any person involved. CCR works with the Dean of Students to help parties with potential temporary safety measures such as:

  • Room/dormitory changes
  • Class schedule changes
  • Withdrawal from classes without penalty
  • Temporary trespass orders
  • No contact agreements
  • Interim suspension

WSU Campus Security is provided through the Police Cadet Program, which includes services such as:

  • Foot escorts for anyone to or from WSU Campus, Wednesdays-Saturdays from 8 PM to 2 AM. Call 509-432-3818.
  • To request security for an event you are planning, please call WSU Police Reception at 509-335-8548 or email police@wsu.edu.

Protection Orders

For all emergencies dial 911

A protection order or a restraining order can be obtained that would order another person to remain a certain distance away from you at all times and prohibit any contact or communication. If the recipient of a protection order or restraining order breaks those rules, he/she would be subject to disciplinary actions.  Please note, restraining orders are useful in some situations, but they rely on the recipient to follow the order (typically, out of fear of further disciplinary actions), some risk of contact still remains. Information on obtaining a protection order or restraining order can be found at the links below.

Information for Washington state can be found through Washington State Protection Order Resources

Additional information can be found through Washington Law Help Resources

  • Sexual Assault Protection Guidebook
  • Sexual Assault
  • Anti-Harassment 
  • Domestic Violence

Latah County Resources 

If you need help navigating the process to obtain a restraining order, a legal or victim advocate can assist you.

Legal Advocates or Legal Services

Shelters

Domestic violence victims and their children can temporarily access safe and secure shelters in their region.