About Us
Overview
The Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (CVAVP) provides free and confidential* services to all 深夜看片 students, faculty, and staff who have experienced crime, violence or abuse, on or off campus either recently or in the past.
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At CVAVP, we are here to support you. We provide trauma-informed, empowerment-based services tailored to each person鈥檚 needs and requests. This means we recognize the ways trauma can affect someone鈥檚 life and respond with compassion, care, and understanding while helping create a sense of safety. It also means we honor each person's right to make their own choices and provide clear information about possible next steps.
You can ask questions, explore your options, and receive support in a respectful, pressure-free environment. You do not have to file a report to access our services. CVAVP does not work for USF Police or any other law enforcement or USF reporting agency. Our advocates are designated as Victim Services Practitioners through the Florida Attorney General鈥檚 Office, reflecting specialized training and professional standards in victim services.
*Confidentiality Statement
While we provide confidential services, confidentiality is subject to limited legal exceptions. Information shared with an advocate - including names, identifying details, and disclosures - will not be released without a client鈥檚 written permission, except in the following circumstances:
- There is a serious and immediate threat to a client鈥檚 safety or the safety of others.
- An advocate becomes aware of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a minor, elderly person, or vulnerable adult, as required by law.
- A court order or subpoena legally requires the release of information.
Outside these limited exceptions, speaking with a CVAVP advocate does not trigger a report to law enforcement, Title IX, or any other university or community office.
Mission
The Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (CVAVP) fosters a safe, supportive community through innovative primary prevention initiatives, trauma-informed survivor empowerment, and compassionate, confidential services.