RespectCon

RespectCon centers students and the issue of sexual assault from a public health perspective. Conference sessions and workshops address topics such as consent, sex, understanding reporting and conduct/criminal processes, bystander intervention, healthy relationships and trauma healing.

RespectCon is hosted by the Office of Respect in Campus Life in partnership with numerous university departments including the Center for Women, Emory Police Department, Laney Graduate School, the Office of Health Promotion, Office of the Provost, Office of Undergraduate Education, Residence, Sorority & Fraternity Life, Student Case Management and Intervention Services, Student Centers and Events, the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance, Student Government Association, and Student Health Services. 

General FAQs

As the campus community seeks clarity and skills in prevention and response processes related to sexual misconduct, we have the opportunity to enhance our collective knowledge and create safer communities of care.

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Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to the Office of Respect at respect@emory.edu.

This is intended for everyone. There are dedicated survivor spaces throughout the event by the Office of Respect Counselor/Advocates, who are confidential resources. 

Support FAQs

We are planning this event with support for survivors in mind. At the event, we will have dedicated support spaces and personnel available, timely trigger warnings, and content that is trauma informed. You may absolutely leave at any time without question or attention being brought to you from presenters.

Office of Respect Counselor/Advocates are available throughout the entirety of the events. Additionally, the following campus support resources are available. 

Office of Respect Survivor Lounge: AMUC 110 

Confidential Student Resources: 

  • Office of Respect: 404-727-1514 
  • Counseling & Psychological Services: 404-727-7450 
  • Student Health Services: 404-727-7551 
Confidential Faculty and Staff Resources: 
  • Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP): 404-727-9355 
  • Ombuds Office: 404-727-1531 
Off-campus/National Hotline: 
  • RAINN National Hotline: 800-656-HOPE 

Our events are open to the Emory community, and we cannot guarantee who will be at these events. There will be support available to you if you need to process.

Information on reporting to Title IX will be available as well as reporting for criminal processes through Emory Police Department.