Sexual Assault Network (SANet)
Dedicated to Empowerment, Committed to Advocacy
The mission of the Boston College Sexual Assault Network (SANet) is to support those who have been directly or indirectly affected by sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence.
The members of the Boston College Sexual Assault Network express our solidarity with survivors and all members of the Boston College community as we confront sexual violence and misconduct. We know individua responses to news about sexual violence can be varied, complicated, and deeply personal. We are here to listen to, affirm, and empower survivors, allies, and anyone who is in need of support in the context of these challenges. Wherever you are in your journey. You can reach one of us any time by calling 617-552-2211.
SANet Hotline/SANet Care Team
As a result of engaging in SANet's Baseline Training and Continuing Education Program, hotline advocates will be able to:
- Provide callers with affirming and supportive statements and psychoeducation.
- Explain common reactions to trauma, which callers might encounter in the aftermath of sexual misconduct.
- Describe on-campus and off-campus resources available to provide ongoing support, reporting mechanisms, and education.
- Indicate through self-assessment their levels of satisfaction with the design and implementation of the training program.
CARE Team walk-in hours
Boston College CARE Team will be available without an appointment from 3:00pm to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Service for the Fall Semester begins on Monday, August 28, 2023, for the Spring Semester on Tuesday January 16, 2024.
SANet Who's On Call
Call the hotline at 617–552-2211
Thank you for seeking the support of the Boston College Sexual Assault Network (SANet).
Boston College-based SANet Advocates will be available for the 2023-2024 Academic Year beginning Thursday, August 23, 2023 for the Fall semester, and beginning Thursday, January 11, 2024 for the Spring semester.
What To Expect When Accessing Sexual Assault Network Resources
SANet Advocate Team
617-552-2211
Confidential one-time phone conversation, information and referral, including to in-person services.
Supportive, empathic listening from a trained responder at Boston College or local rape crisis center.
Information about emotional, medical, and legal supports and academic and housing accommodations.
Overview about impacts of trauma, coping strategies, and investigation options under Title IX.
Accompaniment to and coordination of transportation for medical care.
SANet CARE Team
617-552-8099
Confidential in-person appointments with specially trained professionals and graduate students.
Brief counseling about impacts of trauma, safety, and self-care planning and the healing process.
Access to hard-copy resources and connections to free and confidential on- and off-campus support systems.
Accompaniment to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Conduct, BCPD, and other on-campus resources.
SANet is available to all Boston College community members, and encourages the whole community to access this resource to support our students. In situations where students who are seeking support regarding sexual misconduct may also be responsible for Student Code of Conduct violations (e.g. possession of alcohol, COVID-related policies), the main focus of the University will be to respond to the report of sexual misconduct.
“SANet provided a safety net that I knew was always there if I needed it.”