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Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services is dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive campus community. We provide comprehensive, University-wide violence prevention education and confidential services for members of our Carolina community impacted by harassment, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, and stalking. 

Recent News

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A look into Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services at Carolina

This academic year marks an exciting time for Carolina’s Violence…

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University launches It Takes All Heels safety campaign

The initiative for a safer Carolina highlights Tar Heels’ shared…

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Start Strong: Complete Your Online Well-Being Modules Today

Start Strong. Stay Informed.  New to Carolina? Don’t forget to…

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A Move and New Location

Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) has moved to a…

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Related Websites

Safe at UNC

Safe at UNC is the main portal at UNC-Chapel Hill for resources and information about discrimination, harassment,
 sexual violence, interpersonal violence and stalking.
Safe at UNC

heels Care Network

The Heels Care Network (HCN) website is  a comprehensive mental health resource with all things related to mental health and well-being.
Heels Care Network

Take the 2026 Campus Hazing Prevention Survey

UNC-Chapel Hill is part of a national hazing prevention study focused on hazing prevention and building safer student groups, organizations, and teams for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The survey is open Monday, February 23 – the end of April.

All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are invited to take the survey.

Please visit go.unc.edu/hazingpreventionsurvey to learn more and take the survey. The survey was also sent to students via email with the subject line, “2026 Campus Hazing Prevention Survey.”  

As a thank-you, students who complete the survey will be eligible to play Plinko at one of our tabling events and win It Takes All Heels swag including sweatshirts, hats, blankets, Bluetooth speakers, and more!

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