Violence Prevention & Advocacy
The Violence Prevention & Advocacy Program leads the efforts of UW Bothell and Cascadia College to create a community that is free of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other related experiences.
Counseling Center - UW1 080
Hours
The VPA office is open regular business hours. The VPA is not a crisis service or open after hours, however you can find after hour resources below.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Mission
The Violence Prevention & Advocacy Program leads the efforts of UW Bothell and Cascadia College to create a community that is free of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other related experiences. Our prevention work is focused on addressing root causes of harm and collaborating with our community to create a culture of consent, respect, and healthy relationships. Our survivor advocacy work seeks to create space, community, and support for people directly and indirectly impacted by violence and harassment. To all survivors within our community: we see you, and we believe you.
We envision a UW Bothell and Cascadia College community free of violence and harassment. We strive for a community grounded in respect, support, and social justice.
Services
You can meet with a VPA advocate in a private space on campus or over Zoom. We encourage you to make the decision that best meets your needs in terms of privacy, safety, and accessibility.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, there are many campus and community resources that are available. You deserve support and care. Learn more about our advocacy services.
Location
We are in UW1 080 on the bottom level and the entrance says, Counseling Center & Student Affairs. For appointments, enter through the Counseling Center entrance and provide your name to the front desk.
Confidential Advocacy
Students affected by sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other related experiences have the right to access support, to choose whether to make a report, and to seek medical or mental health care. If you know has been impacted by sexual and interpersonal violence, stalking, and sexual harassment consider connecting to support on or off campus.
Prevention on Campus
We all have a role to play to create a campus free of violence. There are big and small steps we can take every day to end sexual and relationship violence on our campus.
Interested in getting involved? Explore ways to get involved in our violence prevention initiatives.
24/7 Resources
If you are looking for support after hours, please contact one of the 24/7 resources below.
- King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KSARC)
Professional staff will answer your call, providing crisis intervention, information, referrals and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This vital resource is for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, their families or friends, or anyone who is concerned about sexual assault or child abuse and safety in their community. Call 888.99.VOICE (888.998.6423) to connect.