Victim Services

MISSION

We are committed to providing compassionate, victim-centered services that treat all individuals with dignity and respect. 

 

The UVU Police Department provides dedicated victim services through a full-time victim advocate who supports students, faculty, and campus community members. The advocate offers guidance, resources, and assistance to individuals impacted by crime, helping them understand and access available support both on campus and in the broader community. All services are free.

 

To access victim services, contact:

UVU Police Dispatch at 801-863-5555.

 

Who We Serve

The victim advocate serves students, faculty, staff, and members of the campus community who have experienced crime on campus. Support is available for a range of crimes. Crimes include but are not limited to: 

  • Interpersonal Violence
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dating Violence 
  • Stalking 
  • Harassment 
  • Sexual Assault

What We Do

The victim advocate provides comprehensive, trauma-informed support to individuals impacted by crime, ensuring they understand their rights and available options. Services are centered on empowerment, safety, and connecting individuals with the resources needed to navigate both campus and community systems.

  • Connecting individuals to campus and community resources 
  • Assisting and supporting individuals in filing police reports
  • Provide information about victim rights and the criminal justice process 
  • Assistance in creating a safety planning 
  • Assisting in filing Protective Orders and Civil Stalking Injunctions 
  • Provide case updates and important notifications 
  • Provide assistance with victim impact statements

                 

Resources

Equity and Title IX 

The Equity and Title IX Office helps to foster an inclusive and safe environment for its campus community by providing resources and upholding policies and laws that prevent discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. https://www.uvu.edu/equityandtitleix/

Student Rights and Accountability

The office oversees the Student Code of Conduct and judicial process, addresses student behavior concerns, and responds to potential violations. The office also educates the campus community on rights and responsibilities, assists in resolving conflicts, and facilitates authorized background checks and conduct-related requests.

https://www.uvu.edu/studentconduct/

Crisis Services
Crisis Services are available for urgent crisis support https://www.uvu.edu/studenthealth/psych/crisis.html

Student Health Services

Mental Health Services provides assessment and treatment for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance abuse, eating disorders, and relationship issues through individual, group, and couples therapy.

https://www.uvu.edu/studenthealth/psych/

UVU Care Hub

Assists students in accessing basic needs, food, and housing. 

https://www.uvu.edu/studentcare/

Ombuds

The Ombuds Office is a confidential resource to help you navigate concerns and conflicts related to your life, work, or studies at UVU.

https://www.uvu.edu/conflict-resolution/ombuds/index.html

Accessibility Services

Provides accommodations for students with permanent or temporary disabilities, pregnant students, religious beliefs, limited English, and deaf and hard of hearing.

https://www.uvu.edu/accessibility-services/

Additional on-campus Resources

A comprehensive list of all resources for students to access.https://www.uvu.edu/student-success/resources/?filters=student_support_services

 

The Refuge

Provides free and confidential support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

https://therefugeutah.org/about-us/

Utah Legal Services

Provides civil legal aid without cost for people who are unable to afford legal representation. 

https://www.utahlegalservices.org/

Timpanogos Legal Center

Provides free legal advice and legal document preparation for victims of domestic violence and low-income persons.

https://www.timplegal.org/

Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) provides information and resources for survivors of sexual assault. They have a 24/7 crisis line for both English and Spanish.

https://www.ucasa.org/

VINE Link

VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information. 

https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/UT/ENGLISH

The Utah Office for Victims of Crime

The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) provides financial compensation for victims of crime, administers and monitors Victim of Crime Act Compensation.

https://crimevictim.utah.gov/

Utah County Family Justice Center (FJC)

 FJC is a one-stop shop for individuals to access essential community services, providing crisis intervention and support, educating victims about choices, and facilitating necessary legal intervention. FJC is held every Tuesday from 5 pm - 9 pm at the Utah County Health and Justice Building.

https://cjc.utahcounty.gov/services/fjc 

Victim Connect

Provides local and national resources by crime type. They are free and confidential.

https://victimconnect.org/

National 24/7 Hotlines

*National Domestic Violence Hotline  1-800-799-7233

*National Sexual Assault Hotline  1-800-656-4673

*National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline  1-800-950-6264

*National Center for Exploited and Missing Children  1-800-843-5678

*National Child Abuse Hotline  1-800-422-4453

Victim Bill of Rights

Victims and witnesses of crime have fundamental rights within the criminal justice process. The Utah Constitution and Legislation protect victims' rights to ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity. 

Victims have the right to: 

  • Be informed as to the level of protection from intimidation, free from harassment, harm, and abuse available to them throughout the criminal justice process. 
  • Be informed and assisted as to their role in the criminal justice process. 
  • Have a clear explanation regarding relevant legal proceedings. 
  • Have a secure waiting area that does not require them to be in close proximity to the defendant or the family or friends of the defendant. 
  • Seek restitution and reparations. 
  • Have any personal property returned to the victim when the court or prosecution no longer needed. 
  • Reasonable employer intercession services to minimize employees' loss of pay and other benefits resulting from their participation in the criminal justice process. 
  • Victims have the right to object to a petition for expungement. 
  • Should have a speedy disposition of the entire criminal justice process. 
  • Timely notice of judicial proceedings they are able to attend and timely notice of cancellations. 

*Please note that the list above has been summarized from Utah State 77-37. Refer to the code for exact and full language.

Privacy and Confidentiality

You don't have to report to receive support. As a confidential victim advocate, I provide a safe space to talk, explore your options, connect with resources, and decide what comes next—at your own pace.

Your privacy matters. Confidentiality has certain limits required by law and university policy. Before you share information, I will explain those limits so you can understand what to expect and make informed choices about what you feel comfortable sharing.

You do not need to share information with the victim advocate to receive services. Once connected, please feel free to address specific concerns.

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Contact US

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 801-863-5555

Office: GT Building 331