Services
Students who are or have experienced sexual assault, dating violence, and/or stalking have the option to meet with a trained advocate. The following services are provided at no cost:
- Referrals to resources on and off-campus
- Assistance with navigating reporting options
- Accompaniments to appointments such as with the Police, Title IX, Housing, Academic Advisors, Student Health Services, VCU Health, Court, and others.
- Safety Planning
- Support in gaining accommodations
- Violence Prevention and Awareness Education
- Advocacy related consultations
- with staff or friends who want to know how to support survivors
- to understand more about our program and how we support students
Schedule An Appointment
The advocates are a non-therapeutic resource, they typically provide short-term support that is focused on supporting and connecting the student with resources.
Reporting Options
Meeting with confidential advocates does not automatically generate a report to either Title IX or VCU PD. Advocates can assist you in making the initial report and attend all future meetings with you.
Programming
The advocacy program is also responsible for violence awareness and prevention education on campus.
FAQs
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Meet Our Advocates
Confidential advocates provide non-therapeutic support.