Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention

Committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all members of the university community can persevere academically, personally, and professionally in an equitable and safe manner, devoid of sexual and relationship violence.

what we do

1.

Establish relationship and sexual violence prevention training and awareness programs to UT Arlington students, staff, and faculty.

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Ensure that survivors of relationship and sexual violence are treated with respect, comfort, and compassion.

3.

Create a climate that minimizes sexual and relationship violence.

4.

Create a climate that encourages survivors to report incidents of sexual and relationship violence without fear.

Be A Part of Our Community

RVSP is more than a place to find support. It’s a community committed to healthy relationships, respect, consent, safety, and looking out for one another. Through prevention education, confidential advocacy, peer programs, events, and campus partnerships, we give students opportunities to learn, connect, build practical skills, and access support when they need it. Whether you attend an event, join a program, connect with an advocate, or just stop by to say hi, there’s a place for you here. Visit us in Ransom Hall 301 to meet the RVSP team, learn more about what we do, and, of course, pick up some free RVSP swag!

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Mission Statement

RVSP is dedicated to preventing sexual and relationship violence while fostering a safe and supportive campus where all members can thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

Our Priorities

To fulfill our mission, we are committed to and prioritize:

  • Providing prevention education and awareness that builds practical skills around consent, boundaries, communication, healthy relationships, and preventing sexualized and relationship violence.
  • Providing confidential, compassionate, survivor-centered advocacy that empowers students impacted by sexualized violence and other forms of interpersonal harm to understand their rights, options, and resources.
  • Developing innovative, student-centered programming that responds to the educational, personal, and safety needs of UTA students.
  • Providing education, resources, and guidance to students who are supporting a friend or loved one impacted by sexualized or relationship violence.
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Vision

To empower students who are victims and survivors of relationship and/or sexual violence to seek advocacy and support with assistance through the healing and justice process.