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 members of the campus community. 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.
Resources
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.
Crisis Services
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.
UVU Care Hub
Assists students in accessing basic needs, food, and housing.
The Ombuds Office is a confidential resource to help you navigate concerns and conflicts related to your life, work, or studies at UVU.
Provides accommodations for students with permanent or temporary disabilities, pregnant students, religious beliefs, limited English, and deaf and hard of hearing.
A comprehensive list of all resources for students to access.https://www.uvu.edu/student-success/resources/?filters=student_support_services
Provides free and confidential support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Utah Legal Services
Provides civil legal aid without cost for people who are unable to afford legal representation.
Provides free legal advice and legal document preparation for victims of domestic violence and low-income persons.
Children’s Justice Center provides a safe, child-friendly environment where trained professionals coordinate interviews and services to support children who may have experienced abuse or other serious crimes while reducing trauma.
VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information.
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) provides financial compensation for victims of crime, administers and monitors Victim of Crime Act Compensation.
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.
Assists victims of abuse and gives them a substitute address.
Provides local and national resources by crime type. They are free and confidential.
*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
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:
*Please note that the list above has been summarized from Utah State 77-37. Refer to the code for exact and full language.
Some information shared with the victim advocate may need to be communicated with appropriate university offices, including the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, in order to provide support, connect individuals with resources, and address university policy and procedural requirements.
You do not need to share information with the victim advocate to receive services. Once connected, please feel free to address specific concerns.
For a confidential resource on campus please visit Student Helath.
