Title IX – Power-Based Violence/Sexual Misconduct
Campus and Community Resources
Reports of power-based violence, sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, questions
regarding Title IX and concerns about non-compliance should be directed to the Title
IX Coordinator. Reports may be submitted in person, by phone, in writing, electronically,
or anonymously and may be submitted by complainants, third parties or bystanders to
the Title IX Coordinator.
Kennedy Jones, JD, LL.M
Acting/Interim Director, Office for Civil Rights and Title IX
Title IX Coordinator
Individuals may submit a report of power-based violence, sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment,
sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking
(on the basis of sex) and retaliation 24 hours a day by completing GSU's on-line form
at the following link:
Confidential Advisors
Confidential Advisors are available to help. Individuals wishing to obtain confidential assistance without
making a report to the University may do so by speaking with a confidential advisor.
The following persons are designated Confidential Advisors:
Dr. Coleen Speed, Director
Student Counseling and Wellness Resource Center
Telephone Number: (318) 274-4763
Patrice Outley, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Foster-Johnson Health Center
Telephone Number: (318) 274-2351
If the incident or situation is criminal in nature, immediately contact University Police Department or the local police where the incident occurred. The University Police Department is located at 531 R.W.E. Jones Drive, (318) 274-2222 (24-hour number) or 911 for
emergencies.
Community Resources
Pine Hills Sexual Assault Center is dedicated to providing help and healing for survivors of sexual trauma, challenging
the social dynamics that foster sexual assault, and promoting community awareness
of sexual assault issues.
Services of the Sexual Assault Center
- The Sexual Assault Center provided emotional support to all victims of sexual assault
in Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, Union Parishes, regardless of whether they
choose to report the crime to law enforcement.
- The Sexual Assault Center supplies a medical escort who will accompany the sexual
assault survivor to the hospital and remain with them during the examination, evidence
collection and statement to law enforcement.
- The Center provides short-term crisis intervention counseling on an individual basis
to the survivor of sexual assault/abuse and any non-offending family members.
- The Sexual Assault Center assists in securing extended counseling services within
the community for clients.
- The Center provides a 24-Hour Crisis Hotline to all individuals in the five parish area.
- The Sexual Assault Center offers legal advocacy to assist in criminal prosecution.
- The Center enhances community awareness by providing information through education on
the subject of sexual assault and its effects on the victim and their families.
117 South Trenton St.
Ruston, LA 71270
Mailing Address:
100 W. Texas Ave., Second Floor
Ruston, LA 71270
(24-Hr Crisis Hotline) (318) 255-7273 or 1-800-869-1033
The Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (D.A.R.T.) provides help to domestic and dating violence victims and their children in North
Central Louisiana in the parishes of Jackson, Lincoln, Union, Winn, Claiborne, Bienville
and Grant. D.A.R.T. provides leadership in educating its communities about domestic
and dating violence and its consequences and creates and implements programs to prevent
domestic and dating violence.
108 W Alabama Ave,
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-2255
Local Hospitals
In the immediate aftermath of sexual misconduct such as sexual assault or rape, medical
care and the collection of physical evidence are very important. The individual should
not shower, bathe, or change clothes and may be taken to the hospital emergency room
or Student Health Services.
Employees, students and non-students may also access assistance 24 hours a day, 7
days a week from the following:
North Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2100
GET HELP NOW
Any of the following hotlines are available for FREE, 24/7 and are confidential:
