Victim Advocacy Services
Location: Student Success Center, Suite 3200, MSC 0801
Phone: (540) 568-6251
Email: victimadvocacy@jmu.edu
JMU Victim Advocacy services act as a safe, confidential, welcoming and inclusive resource for JMU students who have experienced sexual violence, relationship abuse, or stalking, whether recently or in the past. We also serve family, friends, and other support persons to student survivors. We welcome all who may have questions, who need support and guidance, and who are seeking resources and connection. Whatever you decide is right for you, Victim Advocates are here to help.
To connect with an advocate, visit, call, or email us (victimadvocacy@jmu.edu).
Advocates are responsive to email and phone during our regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8am–4:30pm. Our advocates respond as soon as possible during these business hours and no later than one business day from the time you initiate contact.
Victim Advocacy services are free, trauma-informed and guided by and individualized to your needs. Our advocates collaborate with multiple offices across campus and in the community and can explain the role of a variety of options for support. Commonly, advocacy conversations may include information about or accompaniment to:
- Time-sensitive health and safety resources
- Criminal reporting options
- Campus reporting options
- Protective orders
- Medical care
- Counseling services
- Academic, housing and other accommodations through Title IX
- Other resources specific to your needs
You are welcome to bring a friend or support person along for your visit. Victim Advocates are also available to meet with students or faculty who are seeking help supporting a survivor.