Advocacy

Sexual assault and relationship violence are traumatic experiences. Often one does not know where to turn for help. The SRVC provides confidential advocacy services to help students understand their options and resources. The individual’s choices of which available options and resources to use are always respected. All SRVC advocacy services are available at no cost.

Victim Advocacy

Nationally certified and trained advocates are available to assist individuals who have experienced sexual and/or relationship violence. Victim advocates provide support and inform of victims’ rights, options, and resources. A victim advocate also often acts as a liaison between the victim/survivor and others (e.g., campus departments, law enforcement, criminal justice system, etc.) At the SRVC, two nationally certified advocates are on staff, along with trained graduate student staff, to assist students who have experienced sexual and/or relationship violence. In addition, trained volunteer faculty and staff are available to respond to phone calls of crisis need after hours. They may also provide support and accompany students when reporting to the police department and when having a forensic exam.