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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 Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) — including…

December 17, 2025
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University launches It Takes All Heels safety campaign

The initiative for a safer Carolina highlights Tar Heels’ shared responsibility in preventing violence.

September 22, 2025
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Start Strong: Complete Your Online Well-Being Modules Today

Start Strong. Stay Informed.  New to Carolina? Don’t forget to complete your two online well-being…

August 21, 2025
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A Move and New Location

Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) has moved to a new location in the Student…

August 7, 2025
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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

April 3, 2025
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Gender Violence Services Coordinators (GVSC) Marks 10 Years of Service to Carolina Community 

The Gender Violence Services Coordinators (GVSC) celebrates 10 years of service to Tar Heel students,…

November 19, 2024
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October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM)

October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and as Relationship Violence Awareness…

September 27, 2024
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), with the goal of promoting…

April 12, 2024
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VPAS Winter Break Availability

VPAS confidential support and services will remain available through Tuesday, December 23 and resume Friday, January 2. Please email [email protected] or call 919-962-1343 to schedule a time to meet.

For more information about 24/7 resources available while the University is closed, please visit safe.unc.edu

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