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What services does VPVA provide?
The Rutgers Health Office for Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance (VPVA) is a free and confidential resource that provides services regarding sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and harassment for the Rutgers Health community. This community includes the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, and School of Graduate Studies. VPVA offers counseling, advocacy, education, and programming to address and prevent interpersonal violence that impacts the campus.
Service snapshot:
- Emotional support services via phone, textline, Zoom, and in-person
- Advocacy, including assistance with navigating health and reporting systems, is available for Rutgers Health students who have experienced violence.
- Information regarding interpersonal violence, options available, and how to support survivors is offered to students, faculty, and staff.
- Additional referrals and resources can be provided to any RH community members.
- Intentional education and prevention programming are scheduled throughout the Rutgers Health campus. Requested trainings are available for interested groups within the RH community.
- Awareness programming is offered throughout the year to engage students, faculty, and staff.
VPVA is dedicated to serving students at each of the RBHS sites. VPVA has offices located in the Bergen Building in Newark and the RWJMS building in Piscataway, and also provides virtual support and programming.