The Victim Advocate
The director of the Women's Resource Center also serves as the Victim Advocate (VA) on a case by case basis:
- meets/speaks with students in a confidential setting
- offers emotional support
- offers education about student and victim rights, laws, the university conduct system, and protection orders
- works with students to develop a safety plan or document stalking
- helps students explore options in reporting to police and/or the Office of Student Standards
- serves as an advisor in the student conduct process
- advocates for students' safety on campus
- advocates for a student victim/survivor's academic needs
- facilitates discussions with friends and family about gender violence, trauma, and how to support victim/survivor
- refers the student to appropriate resources