SARC stands for Sexual Assault Resource Connectors. We are a group of fellow Hopkins students, trauma-informed and trained to provide a safe space for you to talk about, and find resources for, sexual violence, assault, domestic violence, gender-based discrimination, and anything in between.
You can stop by our in-person drop-in hours Monday - Friday, 7-9 PM in Meeting Room B at the Rec Center (right as you enter the Rec Center through the main entrance, turn right before the front desk, and Meeting Room B will be to your right as you enter the suite). The door should be propped open, but if it is not, try to wave through the door to get the attention of the SARC on duty or ask the front desk to let you in (you can just say you have to attend drop-in hours, no need to specify why you are there).
You can also email/Google Chat us at jhusaru@gmail.com if you would like to remain anonymous (however, even for in-person hours, we will never ask for identifying information). The steps are as follows:
1. go to chat.google.com and sign in to your google account (can be official but doesn't have to be)
2. start a new chat with jhusaru@gmail.com
3. message "Hi, I am here for SARC hours." and a SARC volunteer will respond immediately.
4. after your visit, the SARC will give you a summary of what was discussed. If not everything can be discussed by the end of drop-in hours, they will invite you to return to a future drop-in hour session or speak to any of the resources discussed.
For the specific SARCs on duty in the 25-26 year, what their day of the week is, and what topics they are most knowledgeable in, visit our Instagram @jhusaru!
As SARU's website construction continues through 2026, we aim to simplify and interpret the many resources available to students from the student perspective. Survivors and their loved ones should never have to struggle through jargon, multiple office websites, or wade through reports in order to access the truth behind how the justice system works. Questions? Reach out to a SARC during hours via our SARU Gmail!
JHU Sexual Assault Resources for Undergrads @ Homewood Flowchart (made by student S. Ren)
Confidential = the party is not required to make a report to the institution or outside offices unless in cases of 1) threat of harm to self/others, 2) mention of abuse/neglect of a minor or vulnerable adult, 3) any warrants, crises, etc.
Mandatory Reporter = the party is required to make a report to the institution regarding any cases of abuse, neglect, sexual assault, etc., AND they are required to provide resources to students who confide in them, such as the Office of Institutional Equity or the Gender-Based Prevention Team.
Thoughts on resources, any suggestions or edits, and more? File an anonymous form for SARU to read (found on our Hopkins Groups homepage) to input any feedback you may have!
