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April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time recognized nationally and at UNC to raise awareness, promote prevention initiatives, and highlight the resources and support available to members of our campus community impacted by sexual assault and violence. Explore UNC’s SAAM calen...

The Gender Violence Services Coordinators (GVSC) celebrates 10 years of service to Tar Heel students, faculty, and staff....

October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and as Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM) at UNC. The goal is to promote awareness, education, and resources to prevent interpersonal (relationship) violence and support impacted individuals in our communities.&n...

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), with the goal of promoting awareness, education, and resources to prevent sexual violence and support impacted individuals in our communities. UNC-Chapel Hill recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month each April to promote re...

It's time for VPAS's second annual Goodie Bag Giveaway for Relationship Violence Awareness Month! From Wednesday, October 25th to Friday, October 27th, stop by one of our partnering businesses to pick up your free goodie bag! Each bag contains information about campus and community support resources...

VPAS employees Shelley Gist Kennedy and Holly Lovern answered a few questions with UNC-Chapel Hill Student Affairs for Relationship Violence Awareness Month. Click here to read the article!...

When someone experiences sexual or gender-based violence, they are most likely to turn to a friend for help. In this workshop, participants will learn how to... The workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 17th from 5:30 to 7:00 in the Student Union, Rm 3407. We can't wait to see you there!...

VPAS is excited to welcome our 2023-2024 cohort of Peer Educators, Ambassadors, and Student Advisory Group Members! The VPAS Student Team is vital to our violence prevention work on campus. They facilitate trainings, plan events, assist with outreach initiatives, and provide feedback on our policies...

Join VPAS on Tuesday, April 18th to write an anonymous letter of solidarity to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. To write your letter in person, stop by the VPAS office in the Stone Center, Suite 101, between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesday, April 18th. All writing materials will be provided. Ju...

VPAS is now accepting applications for our 2023-2024 cohort of student staff and volunteers! All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, April 14th at 11:45 PM. We welcome any and all undergraduate, graduate, or professional students to apply! ...