GVSC Support & Services

GVSCs offer a space for individuals to discuss their experiences of gender-based violence and harassment, as well as the impact those experiences have. This may involve identifying needs and available support, brainstorming self-care strategies, and providing psychoeducation on topics such as the spectrum of violence and harassment, consent, relationships, trauma responses, and safety.

GVSCs also support individuals indirectly affected by gender-based violence and harassment, commonly referred to as “secondary survivors." This support includes exploring the secondary impact of helping others and learning how to support friends, family, and loved ones.

Individuals are welcome to share as much or as little about their experience as they feel comfortable with the GVSCs.

While GVSCs do not provide therapy or clinical support, they can connect individuals to on-campus and community resources if they are interested in finding a therapist.

GVSCs can identify and explain reporting options and potential responses available through the University and/or law enforcement. They can also assist in coordinating, scheduling, and accompanying individuals to meetings with the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office and/or law enforcement.

GVSCs can assist in coordinating and scheduling meetings with many on-campus and community resources, including the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office and/or law enforcement. They can also accompany individuals to meetings, offering emotional support throughout the process.

GVSCs can assist in identifying available support and resources on campus and in the community to help address an individual’s needs. For more information, please visit our Campus and Community Resources page.

GVSCs can assist individuals in safety planning for various circumstances and situations on-campus, off-campus, or in digital and online environments. They can also help explore options for University No-Contact Orders (issued by the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office), protective orders through the court system, and other available interim protective measures.

GVSCs can help identify support and resources related to academics, on-campus housing, and workspaces.

For academic support, GVSCs can send professor notifications, request University Approved Absences for absences related to gender-based violence and harassment, and explore options for course withdrawals, drops, and underloads. They can also connect students with resources like Academic Advising, Accessibility Resources & Service, and Counseling and Psychological Services. 

For on-campus housing, GVSCs can help explore potential options such as changing residence hall assignments, accessing temporary emergency housing, and connecting with Carolina Housing.

For workspaces, GVSCs can assist employees (including student employees) in exploring options by helping them communicate with their supervisor and/or connecting them with University resources, such as the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office or Human Resources.

GVSCs are available to consult with members of our campus community on ways to create a more supportive environment for individuals affected by gender-based violence and harassment. For example, we can work with faculty to support students or foster a more supportive learning environment. Student groups can also consult with us on their initiatives or how to support members of their group.

GVSCs are eager to connect with our campus community and welcome requests for outreach and training from student and employee groups, university classes, offices and departments, other campus entities, and community resources. If interested in scheduling GVSC outreach or training, please use our VPAS Outreach/Training Request Form.