Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV

Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV

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Providing services and resources to victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of interpersonal violence to all students, staff, and faculty at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Operating as usual

02/10/2025

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). It’s a national effort to raise awareness about teen dating violence, promote healthy relationships, and highlight prevention programs🧡 Stay tuned for more information!

For questions or more information please contact OAVP.
Phone: (956) 665-8287
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.utrgv.edu/oavp

Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 02/07/2025

Hi Vaqueros👋

As we begin Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we continue to highlight the importance of Stalking Awareness. The conversation does not end here. It is important to know that stalking intersects with intimate partner violence- at any age. There is support!!
➡️ Swipe to learn common facts

Our campus community is here to support and assist you with resources.

For more information or questions contact-
UTRGV Police Department
(Directory) 956-882-7777
(Emergency) 956-882-4911
[email protected]

The Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
956-665-8287
[email protected]

Be safe & V’s up!! 🚓 🧡 💛l

02/06/2025

Hello Vaquer@s✌️ Join us at our next workshop and learn more about the healthy and unhealthy signs of a relationship!

You can make your own Valentine’s Day card 💌Create a custom card for someone you care about (or yourself, there are no rules). Craft materials will be provided but feel free to bring pictures or things that remind you of them!

For any questions or accommodations please contact OAVP.
Phone: (956) 665-8287
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.utrgv.edu/oavp

Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 02/05/2025

GIVEAWAY ALERT 
Hi Vaquer@s✌️We have teamed up with UTRGV PD, UTRGV Student Health Clinic, UTRGV Counseling Center, UTRGV Campus Store, and UTRGV Library and we have a Valentine’s Day GIVEAWAY for all of you💌! Two lucky winners will receive UTRGV Swag (1st Place & 2nd Place)
 
Giveaway Rules:
All rules must be followed to enter the giveaway. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, February 19.

DISCLAIMER: NO other account should contact you stating that you have won the giveaway. The giveaway winner will be announced on our account, this is our ONLY account. 
 
1. Like this post
2. Follow all accounts:
3. Comment: Tag 2 people 
4. For an extra entry, repost on your story and tag us!
 
Best of luck to everyone🍀!

Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 01/29/2025

Hi Vaqueros👋
 
✨We continue to raise awareness and learn about stalking! ✨✨ We are here for you ➡️ Swipe to learn more.
 
 
For more information or questions contact-
UTRGV Police Department
(Directory) 956-882-7777
(Emergency) 956-882-4911
[email protected]

The Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
956-665-8287
[email protected]
 
Be safe & V’s up!!
 
KNOW IT. NAME IT. STOP IT.
 

01/28/2025
Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 01/28/2025

Hi Vaqueros👋
 
✨We continue to raise awareness and learn about stalking! ✨✨➡️ Swipe to learn more.
 
 
For more information or questions contact-
UTRGV Police Department
(Directory) 956-882-7777
(Emergency) 956-882-4911
[email protected]

The Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
956-665-8287
[email protected]
 
Be safe & V’s up!!
 
KNOW IT. NAME IT. STOP IT.
 

Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 01/27/2025

Hi Vaqueros👋

✨✨Let’s continue to raise awareness and learn about stalking! ✨✨➡️ Swipe to learn more.


For more information or questions contact-
UTRGV Police Department
(Directory) 956-882-7777
(Emergency) 956-882-4911
[email protected]

The Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
956-665-8287
[email protected]

Be safe & V’s up!!

KNOW IT. NAME IT. STOP IT.

01/24/2025

Hi Vaqueros👋 Join , , and to learn more about stalking🏫
 
Tuesday, January 28
⏲️11:00 am to 1:00 pm
📍Edinburg UREC
 
Wednesday, January 29
⏲️11:00 am to 1:00 pm
📍Edinburg Student Union
 
See ya’ll there!! 🤠✌️

For more information or questions contact:
UTRGV Police Department
(Directory) 956-882-7777
(Emergency) 956-882-4911
[email protected]

The Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
956-665-8287
[email protected]

Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 01/23/2025

Hi Vaqueros, 👋🏼

It’s important to understand that stalking is not limited to one behavior; it’s a pattern of behaviors. And it’s a crime and ➡️ Swipe to learn more.

Be safe & V’s up!! 🚓 🧡 💛



Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 01/22/2025

Hi Vaqueros, 👋🏼

What is stalking? It is not romantic or sweet, it is a crime and a serious issue. A lot of times it can be misunderstood. ➡️ Swipe to learn more.
Our campus community is here to support and assist you with resources.

For more information or questions contact-
UTRGV Police Department
(Directory) 956-882-7777
(Emergency) 956-882-4911
[email protected]

The Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
956-665-8287
[email protected]

Be safe & V’s up!! 🚓 🧡 💛

01/20/2025

Hello Vaquer@s✌️Check out our events for this month! Join us throughout the month of January to learn more about Stalking, know about your resources and raise awareness! See you all there!

For more information or questions please contact OAVP.
Phone: (956) 665-8287
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.utrgv.edu/oavp

01/20/2025

Hey Vaquer@s✌️! Our office will be closed today and resume operations tomorrow

For more information or questions please contact OAVP.
Phone: (956) 665-8287
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.utrgv.edu/oavp

01/15/2025

Hi Vaqueros, 👋🏼
 
Stalking is a crime, it is dangerous, and should not be tolerated or ignored. Come and spark a conversation!! ✨✨
Join the , , and to learn more about stalking. We will be on both campuses!! 🏫
 
Tuesday, January 21
⏲️10:00 am to 1:00 pm
📍Edinburg library
 
 
Thursdsay, January 23
⏲️10:00 am to 1:00 pm
📍Brownsville library
 
For more information or questions contact:
UTRGV Police Department
(Directory) 956-882-7777
(Emergency) 956-882-4911
[email protected]

The Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
956-665-8287
[email protected]

💛💙💜🧡🤍
 

01/14/2025

Hi Vaqueros, 👋🏼

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. ⭐ Be sure to check out our posts and tabling fairs this month to learn more. Knowledge is important and we are here to help you!


For more information or questions contact-
UTRGV Police Department
(Directory) 956-882-7777
(Emergency) 956-882-4911
[email protected]

The Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
956-665-8287
[email protected]

Be safe & V’s up!!

KNOW IT. NAME IT. STOP IT.

12/20/2024

The Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention wishes you Happy Holidays🎄We will reopen on January 2, 2025!

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Providing services and resources to victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of interpersonal violence to all students, staff, and faculty at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX
78539

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm