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Office of the Victim Advocate

Who Is The Victim Advocate?

The Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA) is an office whose mission is to respond to incidents of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. The OVA provides resources, support, and assistance to men and women, primary and secondary victims in the aftermath of violence.

The peer advocate staff
The graduate level staff is supported in their efforts by a team of undergraduate peer advocates who are trained to provide information and support to the campus community.