Help for Victims / More Information
For all emergencies, dial 911 or contact Public Safety at (212) 217-7777.
If you have been the victim of sexual misconduct, you have the right to make a report to FIT Public Safety (212) 217-7777, Pomerantz Center Room D-442), local law enforcement (911 or 212 741-8211, 10th Precinct, 230 West 20th Street), and/or state police. FIT administrators can assist you in making a report to these authorities, if you wish. You also have the right to choose not to report the incident to law enforcement.
Reporting an Incident at FIT
You have the right to report the incident to trained FIT staff members. The college encourages reports be made to one of the offices listed below. Please note that FIT strictly prohibits retaliation against individuals making a report of misconduct or who are otherwise involved in the conduct process. More information on how to report and the procedures FIT follows to respond to incidents of sexual misconduct can be found in FIT’s Sexual Misconduct Response policy.
For Students and Employees
Title IX Coordinator, (212) 217-3360, 333 Seventh Avenue, 16th Floor
For Students
Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students, [email protected] or (212) 217-3800, Business and Liberal Arts Center, B221
FIT Care Team, (212) 217-3800, Business and Liberal Arts Center, B221
International Student Services, (212) 217-3700, Business and Liberal Arts Center, B103. Information on immigration
and visa frequently asked questions for victims of sexual and interpersonal violence
may be found in ISS’s website.
For Employees
Human Resources, (212) 217-3650, 333 Seventh Avenue, 16th Floor
Confidential Reporting at FIT
FIT also has trained staff members that can provide confidential medical attention, support, and assistance for physical and mental health. These employees are generally not required to re-disclose any information provided by a reporting individual. For more details about the ability of these employees to maintain confidentiality, please see FIT’s Sexual Misconduct Response policy.
For Students
Counseling Center, (212) 217-4260, Dubinsky Student Center, A212B
Health Services, (212) 217-4190, Dubinsky Student Center, A402
For Employees
Employee Assistance Program, (212) 217-5600, Dubinsky Center, A608D
Support at FIT
Pride 366, a support group for LGBTQ+ students
(212) 217-4260
[email protected]
“Focus” Group, share emotional support and practical guidance
(212) 217-4260
[email protected]
FIT-ABLE, support for students with disabilities
(212) 217-4090
Dubinsky Student Center, Room A570
City, State, and National Support
Additional support resources are available in the community, from in-person emergency care to support hotlines.
SUNY’s Sexual Assault & Violence Response (SAVR) Resources allow searching by campus, map, or zip code.
The SAVR site also includes information about sexual misconduct response in a variety of different languages.
The New York State Office of Victim Services provides support and resources for victims of crimes, including crimes of sexual misconduct.
The OVS may be able to assist in compensating victims/survivors for health care and counseling services, including emergency funds.
More information may be found on the OVS website or by calling 1-800-247-8035.
FIT has entered memorandum of understanding with both the Crime Victims Treatment Center and Mount Sinai Beth Israel. These institutions have formally collaborated with FIT to provide training and resources at FIT as well as victim services: CVTC provides a rape crisis hotline and confidential crisis intervention, while Mount Sinai Beth Israel provides emergency care services and confidential crisis intervention.
CVTC, 40 Exchange Place, Suite 510, (212) 523-4728.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, First Avenue at 16th Street, (212) 420-2000.
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Hotline, 1 800 942.6906
NYC Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) or dial 311 (all languages, 24 hours)
Legal Momentum, The Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund
NYSCASA (New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault)
NYC Well, 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), press 2. A free, confidential 24/7 information, referral crisis hotline offered by the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, and Vibrant Emotional Health.
NYC Rape and Sexual Assault Hotline, (212) 227-3000 (all languages, 24 hours)
NYPD Special Victims Liaison Unit, (212) 267-RAPE (7273) (English and Spanish, 24 hours)
NYSCADV (New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
My Sister's Place, education, outreach, and confidential supportive and legal services throughout Westchester County
SAMHSA, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or text "WELL" to 65173. Psychotherapy treatment referral and information, 24/7.
Pandora’s Project, providing support, and resources to survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their friends and family
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), 800 656.HOPE (4673) (24 hours)
Safe Horizons, victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across NYC
National Center for Victims of Crime
National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
NYC Family Justice Centers
Manhattan
80 Centre Street
(212) 602-2800
Subway: 4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
or J, Z to Chambers Street
or N, Q, R to Canal Street
or 1, 2, 3, A, C to Chambers Street
Bus: M5, M9, M22, and M103
Bronx
198 East 161st Street
2nd Floor
(718) 508-1220
Subway: 4, B, D to Yankee Stadium
Bus: BX1, BX2, BX6, and BX13
Brooklyn
350 Jay Street
(718) 250-5111
Subway: A, C, F, R to Jay Street
or 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B54, B57, B61, B62, B65, B67, B75, and B103
Queens
126-02 82nd Avenue
(718) 575-4545
Subway: E, F to Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike
Bus: Q10, Q37, Q46, and Q60
Staten Island
126 Stuyvesant Place
(718) 697-4300
Close to the St. George Ferry Terminal
Staten Island Railroad to St. George
Bus: S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S74, S76, S78, S81, S86, S90,
S91, S92, S94, S96, and S98