Caring For Yourself and Others :: Program for Violence Prevention and Response < MIT Division of Student Life Handbook

Program for Violence Prevention and Response (VPR)

Building E23 Room 201
http://medweb.mit.edu/wellness/classes/
vpradvocate@med.mit.edu
617.253.1307

The Program for Violence Prevention and Response (VPR) aims to end sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking at MIT. VPR

Helps ensure that survivors receive consistent, appropriate care
Provides survivors with information, case management and advocacy
Recognizes the uniqueness of each survivor's experience
Empowers each individual to take action to prevent violence in their community

If you have experienced sexual violence, if you feel unsafe in your relationship, and/or if you have been stalked, the VPR Advocate is a resource JUST for you. This service is completely survivor-centered; the Advocate provides information to help individuals determine their own course of action.

The VPR Advocate can help you

File a police report
Navigate the disciplinary process at MIT
Change your housing situation
Obtain medical care
Obtain legal services
Change your class schedule
Connect with counseling and support resources on and off campus

The VPR Advocate provides support, assistance and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking. The Advocate assists survivors in identifying and accessing medical, legal, counseling, housing, and academic resources both on campus and in the surrounding community.

Contact the VPR Advocate at 617-253-1307 or by email at VPRAdvocate@med.mit.edu

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A 24-HOUR SERVICE.