Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV

Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV

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Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention is dedicated to serving the UTRGV community on power-based

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.

06/04/2026

Hey Vaquer@s ✌️ Our office is open all summer Monday through Friday 8a-5p. If you need assistance please contact us or stop by our office.

☎️: (956) 665-8287
📧: [email protected]

05/22/2026

Our office will be closed Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume operations on Tuesday May 26th.

04/13/2026

👖💙 Join Us for Denim Day! 💙👖
 
Stand with us in support of survivors and help raise awareness about sexual violence by participating in Denim Day. Wear your denim as a visible statement against victim blaming and in solidarity with those impacted.
 
📍Brownsville: April 28 | BMSLC Lobby
📍Edinburg: April 29 | EQUAD Lawn
⏰ Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

We’ll have tabling, resources, and opportunities to learn how you can make a difference in our community.
Together, we can create change. 💙

Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 04/06/2026

Hi Vaquer@s! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month we aim to educate and increase public understanding of sexual assault.

Check out our posts throughout the month to learn more about supportive campus resources and other information.

We’re here for you! 🩵🧡

04/04/2026

For the past 2 years we have had the pleasure to work with Valentina. She has been a dedicated worker in our office teaching others about healthy relationships and personal safety. When she's not in our office, she is out there playing tennis! She is an exceptional player!!! Today she was awarded her senior plaque and is getting ready to graduate this May!! We can't wait to see what she does out in the world!! Congrats Valentina!!!

Photos from Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV's post 03/30/2026

✌️Vaqueros Against Violence Night: Domestic Violence Awareness Night, presented by the UTRGV Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention.

✌️Toiletry Drive: Supporting OAVP’s toiletry pantry for students in need. Donate four toiletry items and receive free admission.

01/20/2026

Welcome Back Vaqueros!

No matter what you’re facing, you are never alone. Support is here. Help is always within reach🧡

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

01/19/2026
12/19/2025

The Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention wants to congratulate our 2025 graduates🎓 You did it Vaquer@s✌️!

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Location

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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