The Dean of Students Department
Victim Advocate Program
University Center A, Suite 4100
850.644.7161

Hours:
M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Services and Presentations

Services

  • 24 Hour Crisis Assistance
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Emotional Support
  • Evaluation of Options
  • Information and Referrals
  • Safety Planning
  • Temporary Safe Lodging
  • Explanation of Victim Rights
  • Accompaniment through Medical and Legal Process
  • Assistance in Judiciary Process

Educational Materials and Presentations

The Victim Advocate Program is available for presentations on a year round basis. Please contact 644-7161or 644-2277 to arrange a program.

What audiences are appropriate for VAP presentations?
We offer educational programs for classrooms, campus organizations and clubs, athletic groups, fraternities and sororities, campus ministries, residence halls, scholarship houses, and off campus housing.

What Kinds of Presentations Do We Offer?
1. Sexual Battery- covers definition of sexual battery, non-consent, myths surrounding rape, statistics, how to help a friend that is a victim, and FSU resources.
2. Relationship Violence- includes why victims remain in abusive relationships, power and control dynamics, potential abuser characteristics, and the cycle of violence.
3. Stalking/Harassment- covers definitions of stalking and harassment, injunction process, statistics, FSU resources.

How Long Do Presentations Last?
To present a complete program we ask for at least 45 minutes. However, we can tailor our presentation in content and length to meet your organization's needs.
 
What is the Style of the Presentation?
We try to make our presentations as interactive as possible, asking for audience participation throughout the program.