Sometimes it can be difficult to understand what Domestic Violence is. This document can help provide information on what DV is and what to look out for.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence is nationally recognized every year in October. This year at Florida Atlantic, we are focusing on types of abuse and safety planning. Join us for an incredible month with a ton of education and fun. If you are looking for more information to get involved as a volunteer, host an event or more, please contact victimservices@fau.edu. If you are hosting or participating in any event, do not forget to post on social media and use the hashtag #owlbethereforyoufau.
Events
Virtual Toolkit
This guide can help provide information on how to safety plan, how to safely escape a situation, creating a go-bag, and much more.
This is a guide with a variety activities, information, and resources that can help practice self-care.
Owl Ready is the official preparedness and safety app of Florida Atlantic University. Download this app for safety resources available on campus.
Victims of crime may be eligible. Withdrawal requests are for all classes and should be submitted during the semester for which the withdrawal is requested.
A holistic program that utilizes on and off campus resources in assisting FAU students in need to raise their food security level.
Provides information on therapists, going to a doctor, sexual health and more resources on campus.
Ways to Get Involved
Collaborate with us to create a safe environment on campus. The committee meets once a month and consists of faculty/staff/students.
Take a look at this list of recommended e-books that are relevant to this topic and available through the FAU Library.
Resources
In case of an emergency, call 911.
To report an incident or concern, please visit www.fau.edu/report. This website provides information and the link to all reporting pages across campus.
Most importantly, if you experience trauma related to sexual violence, FAU has resources to support you. The following are resources that are available for you on campus:
| Victim Services | Provides assistance through criminal and university processes. Connects individuals to on and off campuses resources. |
www.fau.edu/dean/victimservices
or www.fau.edu/police/victim-services |
| Dean of Students | Provides options to report, information on the student conduct process and referrals. | www.fau.edu/dean |
| FAU Police Department | Provides emergency services; offers options to report a crime, and referrals for off campus evidence gathering. | www.fau.edu/police |
| Office of Civil Rights and Title IX | Provides resources and investigates allegations of discrimination and harassment. | www.fau.edu/ocr9 |
| CAPS (confidential) | Offers counseling (individual and group), psychiatric services and referral coordination. | www.fau.edu/counseling |
| Student Health Services (confidential) | Offers STI testing, HPV vaccine, emergency contraception and pregnancy testing. | www.fau.edu/shs |
| Students in Distress | Provides information on how to identify and respond to signs of distress in students. | www.fau.edu/studentsindistress |
| Victim Rights Brochures | Download in English: www.fau.edu/police/documents/know-your-rights-booklet.pdf | Download in Spanish: www.fau.edu/police/documents/spanish-know-your-rights-booklet.pdf |