If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking:
Your safety is the HIGHEST priority. Get away from the assailant quickly. Call Deerfield Academy Security 413.772.9880 or call 9-1-1.
If you were under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time of the incident, you will NOT face a response from the Student Life Office for a drug and alcohol violation if you make a good faith report concerning sexual misconduct.
Reach out for support. You have choices. There is help on campus and off campus.
DA RESOURCES
*When an employee learns of any allegations of unwanted sexual contact and/or sexual contact involving underage students, they must report it to the Associate Head of School for Student Life or the Dean of Students, who may consult with and/or file a report with the Department of Children and Families.
All Deerfield Academy employees are mandated reporters which means that they or the designated member of the Student Life Office may have an obligation to file a report with the Department of Children and Families if they have reasonable cause to believe that a student under the age of 18 has been abused or neglected or is at risk of imminent harm from such conduct.
The Academy maintains a toll-free, independently staffed whistleblower hotline, available 24 hours a day. All calls to the hotline are confidential. You can reach the hotline at 833.619.4400.