Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance - Rutgers Newark

June is PTSD Awareness Month

Understanding how to support those who struggle with PTSD and learning how to manage your own struggles can normalize the symptoms and spread awareness.

You’re not alone.

You are seen.

Stressed about finals?

Worried about returning home?

Relationship issues?

We got you 🤍

⭐️ The Helpline is a confidential, safe, anonymous, and supportive space for all students. ⭐️

Simply text 973–339–0734 between the hours of 10am - 10pm EST & connect with a trained Peer Advocate.

It helps to chat 💬

Join us for another month celebrating ! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, where VPVA encourages the RUN campus to honor survivors and spread awareness of the prevalence of s*xual violence, dispel myths that keeps survivors silent, and promotes healing and resources.

On Monday April 7, join us in the Student center from 11am- 1pm for lots of FREE teal giveaways, and remember to wear your TEAL! 🩵

MONDAY 2/10

Breaking down the “How did I get here?” For those who have ever been in a toxic relationship.

Visit our walkthrough Valentine’s Day Expo ♥️ on Student Street

11:00am - 1:00pm

5 ways to recognize red flags 🚩 in relationships.

If you recognize signs of a past, or current relationship, or a family dynamic, VPVA can help.

Message or email us a [email protected]

The Helpline 📱 is available 7 days / week, even during Holiday break.

We are a confidential, anonymous, SAFE space to chat 💬 with, when you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with big feelings, navigating troublesome relationship or family issues, or just want to connect with someone nonjudgmental and supportive 🩶

Our service is confidential 🤐 and you don’t need to share ANY information (name, RUID, etc).

However this is NOT a crisis line-
If you’re having thoughts of harming yourself or ending your l!fe, text or call 988 ☎️ for the Su!cide Lifeline, or 911 for emergencies.

Open 10am - 3pm + 5pm - 10pm daily ☀️ 🌙

Have a happy and safe Holiday season!

Did you know that trauma can cause sleeplessness, insomnia and anxiety?

You may be tempered to battle sleepiness with caffeine, but that can add to anxiety and stress!

Alcohol 🍺 + s*x 🔥 ❌ CONSENT!!

Halloween falls in the Red Zone 🚨, the first half of the Fall semester when more than 50% of s*xual assaults occur.

Add alcohol, costumes, new environments & this year Halloween falls on a Thursday.

Instead of a concocting a 📝 recipe for disaster,

✔️ create a plan with friends about where your night will go,
✔️ a safe place to meet up if you get separated,
✔️ and put Safe numbers in your phone! 📱

VPVAs text based support line is available 7 days a week 10am-3pm and 5pm-10pm.

Text 973-339-0734 to The Helpline for support

We are committed to creating the best environment possible for you, our students! Environmental wellness goes beyond recycling and picking up trash; it’s about learning how to thrive in the environments we live and work in each day. Your health and wellness is paramount to your success in and out of RUN, and making sure that all aspects of your wellness are in check is the best way to ensure that success!

Join us on Monday in your best purple outfit to support Domestic Violence Awareness Month! VPVA staff will be in the campus center from 10am-2pm distributing educational materials and new purple swag items 💜 can’t wait to see you there!

If you are wearing purple on Monday, don’t forget to tag us in your stories 📲

Have you ever thought about being a part of VPVA’s anti-violence mission? NOW IS YOUR TIME 🌟📲

VPVA is currently accepting applications for volunteer peer advocate 💙💜 Training will be held in-person on Fridays in October and November and ALL volunteer shifts after training will be REMOTE!!!

Apply now! DM us, check the link in bio, or email [email protected] for an application