You don’t need to know what to ask. You can start anywhere.

SafePurdue

DemoSurvivor-centered • Purdue resources • Non-directive
What this app does
  • Lets users explore an optional 0–120 hour timeline (Day 1–5) to understand what options may be available — without pressure.
  • Shows non-directive, campus-grounded information and resources (CARE, CAPS, PUSH, ODOS, Title IX) so users can decide on their own terms.
  • Includes an “Ask SafePurdue” box that returns resource matches and a supportive response — not advice or instructions.
How to use
  1. Use Day 1–5 and select an hour to view optional info.
  2. Look to the right for details for that hour (medical, forensic, support).
  3. Use Ask SafePurdue to find campus options (confidential support, medical care, academic accommodations, reporting info).
  4. Scroll down to After the first 5 days for longer-term support.
Safety + boundaries
  • Not therapy, not a crisis hotline, not legal/medical advice.
  • No accounts, no long-term storage, no reporting initiated through the app.
  • Language is intentionally non-urgent: support remains valid at any time.
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Day 1, Hour 0 (0h)

Ask SafePurdue

This tool provides options and campus resources. It does not tell you what to do.

Example questions

Day 1 • Hour 0 (0h)

HOURS 0–6 — Immediate Safety & Stabilization

Focus: Safety, grounding, preserving options.

Information only — no requirements, no pressure.

Medical care (optional)
  • Emergency medical care is available immediately through local emergency departments.
  • Follow-up care is available through Purdue Student Health Center (PUSH).
  • Injuries can be treated without making any report.
  • Treating injuries and ensuring safety are the priority.
  • Emergency contraception may be an option during this time, depending on your body and circumstances.
Forensic considerations (optional)
  • Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFE/SANE exams) are available at local hospitals.
  • Evidence collection does not require contacting law enforcement.
  • If preserving evidence is important to you, avoiding actions such as changing clothes, showering, brushing teeth, or using the restroom may help — only if and when you feel ready.
Support resources
  • Confidential advocacy is available through CARE at Purdue.
  • The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text.
  • Reaching out to a trusted person can help, if you want.
Reminders
  • Nothing needs to be decided right now.
  • Your safety comes first.

After the first 5 days

You can return to support at any time, even if months have passed. You are not alone.

Recovery timeline
Daily → weekly → monthly
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Start
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
DAYS 6–14 — Early Post-Window Phase — expand for next steps
DAYS 6–14 — Early Post-Window Phase
Medical
  • STI testing schedules can be discussed with a medical provider.
  • Follow-up care may be recommended.
  • Injury documentation remains relevant.
Reporting (optional)
  • Reporting remains an option.
  • Confidential and formal reporting options are explained clearly.
Support
  • Counseling through CAPS.
  • Advocacy through CARE.
  • Academic accommodations through the Office of the Dean of Students.
Confidential vs. Formal Reporting (Overview)
  • Confidential reporting focuses on support and privacy.
  • Formal reporting involves investigation and potential disciplinary action.
  • CARE can help you understand both without pressure.
Later support (you can return anytime)
Swipe or scroll — each card shows options and reminders.
WEEKS 2–4 — Stabilization Phase
Medical
  • Follow-up STI testing may be discussed.
  • Continued care through PUSH, CARE, or CAPS.
  • Checking in with a provider about sleep, appetite, or stress-related symptoms can be helpful.
Reporting (optional)
  • Title IX processes can be explored if desired.
  • Law enforcement reporting remains optional.
  • Information about reporting can be revisited without starting a process.
Support
  • Trauma-informed counseling.
  • Support groups.
  • Housing or academic adjustments.
  • Some people find it helpful to begin regular counseling or advocacy check-ins during this time.
  • Support may shift from crisis-focused to day-to-day coping and stabilization.
  • You can adjust or stop support at any point if your needs change.
MONTHS 1–3 — Long-Term Support Phase
Medical
  • Continued health follow-ups through PUSH or another provider.
  • Follow-up testing as recommended.
  • Referrals to additional providers if needed.
Reporting (optional)
  • Reporting options remain available.
  • There is no expiration on seeking information or support.
Support
  • Ongoing individual counseling through CAPS.
  • Continued advocacy support through CARE.
  • Legal advocacy resources available if you want information.
MONTHS 3+ — Ongoing Recovery Phase
Medical
  • Continued access to wellness and mental health services.
  • Care can be restarted at any time.
Reporting (optional)
  • Reporting options can be revisited at any point.
  • Choosing not to report is always valid.
Support
  • Continued access to campus and community resources.
  • You do not need to explain why you are reaching out again.
Words survivors have shared

Shared anonymously. Experiences differ. Support is optional.

  • “I didn’t know what I wanted at first. Having information without pressure helped me feel more in control.”
  • “It mattered that I could talk to someone confidentially before deciding anything else.”
  • “I thought I waited too long — but I learned support was still available when I was ready.”
  • “Nothing was forced. I was allowed to ask questions and leave when I needed to.”
  • “Knowing my options existed helped, even when I wasn’t ready to act on them yet.”
  • “I appreciated that I could come back later without having to explain myself.”
  • “Getting information didn’t mean committing to anything, and that made it easier to take the next step.”
  • “Support looked different for me over time, and that was okay.”