Education and Prevention Programs

There are many campus resources that can help campus community members to understand, address, and prevent sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, including services from the following.

• Student Rights and Responsibilities: Multiple programs are offered focusing on how to be an active bystander, healthy relationships, what to do if you are a victim of sexual assault and assault awareness throughout the year. More information can be obtained by calling 956-665-5375 (UTRGV Edinburg Campus) or 956-882-5141 (UTRGV Brownsville Campus). Student Rights and Responsibilities can also connect students with resources in the region.
• The Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention (OVAVP): provides proactive educational programs to raise awareness/reduce the likelihood of sexual assault of both women and men. In addition, OVAVP provides comprehensive services for victims of sexual assault including Sexual Assault Advocates. OVAVP staff are available to provide specialized trainings, informational sessions, and talks. More information can be obtained by calling 956-665-8287, emailing OVAVP@utrgv.edu, or visiting www.utrgv.edu/OVAVP.
• University Police Department: The University Police Department offers prevention programs and specialized talks for campus groups. More information can be obtained by visiting www.utrgv.edu/police.