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Victim Advocacy Services

The Well-Being Center provides free, confidential, appointment-based services to all students who are affected by sexual violence, interpersonal violence (dating or domestic violence), and stalking, as well as comprehensive sexual violence prevention programming.

Connect with aÌývictimÌýsupportÌýadvocate if you are seeking support for yourself, looking forÌýinformation on how to support a friend, or interested in bringing a workshop or training to your class or student organization.

If you have recently experienced sexual violence, please visit this page for crucial information about obtaining a forensic exam (rape kit) and 24/7 crisis response services on and off campus.

Immediate Care Page Ìý

Advocates Provide:

  • Emotional and administrative support, including coordinating interim measures, accommodations, and other supports.

  • Psychoeducation on the impact of trauma and the cycle of violence.

  • ÌýReferrals and resources both on and off campus.Ìý

Advocacy Is:

  • Trauma-informed: meaning we are experts on the impact of trauma on student functioning.Ìý

  • Survivor-centered: our goal is to reduce the burden on survivors as they navigate their recovery.Ìý

  • Empowerment-based: We don't believe in telling anyone what to do; rather, we provide information to help survivors make fully-informed decisions.Ìý

Advocacy Isn't:

  • ÌýA substitute for counseling: Advocacy might feel therapeutic, but it isn't therapy. For psychotherapy services, please see here. WBC clinicians are trauma-informed to respond to your concerns.

  • Medical Advice: While we encourage survivors to access medical care, we do not provide medical advice.

  • ÌýLegal advice: We work closely with l who provide free legal services for survivors.Ìý