Title IX Resources

File a Title IX Report

Transylvania University is dedicated to providing a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment free from sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation for all community members. If you or someone you care about has experienced, or is accused of, any of the above, please reach out. 

Sexual assault

Immediate Steps

If you have been recently sexually assaulted:

  • Ensure your safety: go to a safe place where you feel protected
  • Call 911 or campus safety ((859) 233-8118) if you are in danger.
  • Seek medical attention to address potential injuries, prevent sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy. 
  • Connect with 24/7 emergency support for survivors of sexual assault.
  • Contact the Title IX office to get academic, workplace, housing and other support services.

Other Actions to Consider

  • Reach out to a trusted person or advocate.
  • Consider a rape kit. 
  • Preserve evidence and document details. 
  • Connect with a confidential resource for therapeutic support.
  • Report to the Title IX office to file a complaint.

Confidential Resources

If you want to keep details of your Title IX incident confidential, the following persons/offices can provide confidential support. The listed external, national, and online agencies are commonly used resources and do not reflect endorsement from Transylvania University. Your healthcare provider or therapist may be able to recommend additional resources.

On Campus

External/Off Campus 

  • Employee Assistance Program 
    Free and confidential counseling sessions for Transylvania employees
    The Woodland Group
    info@woodlandgroup.org
    (859) 255-4864
  • Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center
    Free services (e.g. counseling, medical care, legal advocacy)
    www.ampersandky.org
    1-800-656-4673
  • New Vista
    Outpatient and residential programs
    www.newvista.org
    1-800-928-8000
  • Green House 17
    Intimate partner abuse resources (e.g. emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy)
    www.greenhouse17.org
    1-800-544-2022 
  • Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
    Assistance with protective orders, and more
    lablaw.org/protection-safety
    (859) 431-8200

National Crisis Hotlines

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    Suicidepreventionlifeline.org
    1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • 24-hour mental health crisis line
    Text or Call 988
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
    Text: START to 88788
  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse &
    Incest National Network)
    www.rainn.org
    1-800-HOPE (4673)

Online Resources

  • LGBT National Help Center
    Private hotline, chat, resources.
    www.lgbthotline.org
    General: 1-888-843-4564 – Coming Out: 1-888-688-5428
  • Trans Lifeline
    Peer support hotline, Mo-Fr
    1PM-9PM
    www.translifeline.org 1-877-565-8860
  • The Trevor Project
    Free counseling for LGBTQIA+ youth 25 and under
    www.thetrevorproject.org/get/help
    1-866-488-7386
  • 1in6
    Free and confidential weekly online support for men survivors of abusive sexual experiences
    www.1in6.org
    1in6@zeroabuseproject.org
    1-800-656-4673
  • love is respect
    Information, support, and advocacy to young people (13-26) and their allies to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence
    www.loveisrespect.org
    1-866-331-9474
    text: LOVEIS to 22522

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Care 

  • UK Healthcare, Chandler Emergency, Lexington
  • Bluegrass Community Hospital, Versailles
  • Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris
  • Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester
  • Georgetown Community Hospital, Georgetown

Non-Confidential Resources

Title IX 

Campus Safety

  • Department of Public Safety
    dps@transy.edu
    (859) 233-8118
    439 West 4th Street
    Text-a-Tip: (859) 351-7343

Off-Campus Safety Resources