October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month


If you are looking for more information to get involved as a volunteer, host an event or more, please contact victimservices@fau.edu. If you are hosting or participating in any event, do not forget to post on social media and use the hashtag #owlsgopurple.

Virtual Toolkit

Information on defining dating and domestic violence, early warning signs, and self-advocacy.

This is a guide with a variety activities, information, and resources that can help practice self-care.

Owl Ready is the official preparedness and safety app of Florida Atlantic University. Download this app for safety resources available on campus.

Victims of crime may be eligible. Withdrawal requests are for all classes and should be submitted during the semester for which the withdrawal is requested.

A holistic program that utilizes on and off campus resources in assisting FAU students in need to raise their food security level.

Provides information on therapists, going to a doctor, sexual health and more resources on campus.

Collaborate with us to create a safe environment on campus. The committee meets once a month and consists of faculty/staff/students.

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Faculty and Staff Events




Resources

In case of an emergency, call 911.

To report an incident or concern, please visit www.fau.edu/report. This website provides information and the link to all reporting pages across campus.

Most importantly FAU has resources to support you. The following are resources that are available for you on campus:

Victim Services Provides assistance through criminal and university processes. Connects individuals to on and off campuses resources. www.fau.edu/dean/victimservices
or www.fau.edu/police/victim-services
Dean of Students Provides options to report, information on the student conduct process and referrals. www.fau.edu/dean
FAU Police Department Provides emergency services; offers options to report a crime, and referrals for off campus evidence gathering. www.fau.edu/police
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Provides resources and investigates allegations of discrimination and harassment. www.fau.edu/ocr9
CAPS (confidential) Offers counseling (individual and group), psychiatric services and referral coordination. www.fau.edu/counseling
Student Health Services (confidential) Offers STI testing, HPV vaccine, emergency contraception and pregnancy testing. www.fau.edu/shs
Students in Distress Provides information on how to identify and respond to signs of distress in students. www.fau.edu/studentsindistress
Victim Rights Brochures Download in English: www.fau.edu/police/documents/know-your-rights-booklet.pdf Download in Spanish: www.fau.edu/police/documents/spanish-know-your-rights-booklet.pdf