SEXUAL ASSAULT
Prevention, Support, & Resources
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for every member of our campus community. Sexual assault, sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking are not tolerated.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or sexual violence, support is available. You have options, and you do not have to navigate those options alone.
Our Commitment:
ASUMH is committed to creating a campus where students feel safe, respected, and supported. Sexual violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or relationship status.
Whether you need immediate assistance, want to understand your reporting options, or simply need someone to talk to, help is available.
What happened is not determined by whether you fought back, whether you knew the other person, whether alcohol or drugs were involved, or whether you immediately reported what happened.
After a sexual assault, you may choose to:
- Seek medical care.
- Speak with a victim advocate or confidential support resource.
- Preserve evidence in case you decide to make a report.
- Report the incident to law enforcement.
- Report the incident to ASUMH's Title IX Coordinator.
- Ask ASUMH about supportive measures that may help you continue your education.
- Talk with someone you trust.
You do not have to make every decision immediately. A victim advocate can help you understand the options available to you.
You may want to seek medical attention following a sexual assault even if you do not have visible injuries. Medical professionals can address injuries and other health concerns and can discuss options related to a sexual assault forensic examination.
If you think you may want a forensic examination, try to preserve potential evidence when possible. This may include avoiding bathing, showering, changing clothes, brushing your teeth, eating, drinking, or cleaning the location where the assault occurred. However, you can still seek medical care or report an assault even if you have already done any of these things.
In Arkansas, forensic evidence collection following a sexual assault is generally time-sensitive, so seeking assistance as soon as possible can help preserve your options.
Local Emergency Medical Care
Cline Emergency Center – Baxter Health
624 Hospital Drive
Mountain Home, AR 72653
870-508-3130
Open 24 hours a day
If possible, you may want to call ahead and ask about the availability of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) or sexual assault forensic examination.
You do not have to go through this experience alone. Victim advocates can provide confidential support, explain options, assist with safety planning, and help connect you with medical, legal, and other resources.
Serenity, Inc. - Serenity provides services and advocacy for individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence in the Mountain Home area.
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 870-424-SAFE (7233)
Main Office: 870-424-7576
1015 Highway 62 West
Mountain Home, AR 72653
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Online Chat: rainn.org
The National Sexual Assault Hotline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day.
Students, employees, and visitors may report sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, or other sex-based discrimination to ASUMH's Title IX Coordinator.
A report may be made at any time, including outside normal business hours, by email, phone, mail, or another method that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the report.
The Title IX Coordinator can explain available supportive measures, university procedures, and options for moving forward.
Supportive Measures at ASUMH:
ASUMH may be able to provide supportive measures to help a student continue participating in their education following a report of sexual harassment or sexual violence. Contact the Title IX Coordinator to discuss available options.
Sexual assault may also be reported to law enforcement. In an emergency, call 911.
For non-emergency assistance in the Mountain Home area:
Mountain Home Police Department
870-425-6336
Baxter County Sheriff's Office:
870-425-7000
Reporting an incident to ASUMH and reporting an incident to law enforcement are separate processes. The Title IX Coordinator or a victim advocate can help explain these options.
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault - The Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault provides information and resources for survivors of sexual violence throughout Arkansas.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Program, Phone: 501-682-1020 - Victims of violent crime may be eligible for financial assistance with certain crime-related expenses through the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board. Assistance may be available for eligible expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and other costs resulting from a violent crime.
Consent is an important part of preventing sexual violence.
- Consent should be clear, voluntary, and mutual. Consent to one activity does not automatically mean consent to another activity, and consent can be withdrawn.
- A person who is incapacitated may not be able to provide consent. Incapacitation may result from alcohol or drug use, unconsciousness, sleep, or another condition that prevents a person from understanding or making decisions about sexual activity.
- When there is uncertainty, stop and ask.
- Respecting boundaries and communicating clearly are everyone's responsibility.
NEED HELP NOW?
If you are in immediate danger or need emergency medical attention, call 911.
Your safety is the first priority. Move to a safe location when possible and seek medical attention for any injuries or health concerns.