The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services
Leave Website

We’re here for you, and we believe in you.

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

Logo with the phrase 'IT TAKES ALL HEELS.' The word 'IT' is in bold black letters next to a teal rounded rectangle containing part of a white Tar Heel shape. The word 'TAKES' appears in bold black below it. The word 'ALL' is inside a blue rounded rectangle, with the final 'L' formed by a white Tar Heel shape containing a blue sparkle. The word 'HEELS' is in bold black beneath that. At the bottom, a teal banner spans the width with the words 'Sexual Assault Awareness Month' in bold black text.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time recognized nationally and by…

Carolina blue buttons displayed on a navy blue table cloth. Buttons say, "HAVE FUN, BE SAFE, GO HEELS!" in white.

Take the 2026 Campus Hazing Prevention Survey

UNC-Chapel Hill is part of a national hazing prevention study focused on hazing…

VPAS stickers and buttons promoting prevention and safety messages.

A look into Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services at Carolina

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

Photo of UNC Chapel Hill's Bell Tower

University launches It Takes All Heels safety campaign

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

@UNCVPAS

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

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time recognized nationally and by UNC to raise awareness, support each other, highlight resources, and work together to prevent sexual assault and sexual misconduct at Carolina. Throughout the month, Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and campus resources are hosting events for students and employees to connect, learn, and get involved. Learn more and view the calendar at go.unc.edu/SAAM

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.

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

Learn more and take the survey at go.unc.edu/hazingpreventionsurvey

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand visitor experiences. By using this website, you consent to UNC-Chapel Hill’s cookie usage in accordance with their Privacy Notice.