The Rape Victim Advocacy Program provides counseling, in-person advocacy, information and referrals to people who have experienced sex-related offenses and/or sexual harassment. Our services are free and confidential and our staff and advocates are certified sexual assault counselors. The role of the RVAP advocate is to provide information that individuals can use to make choices, and we accompany individuals to any criminal or institutional proceedings. Additionally, our counselors can assist you in addressing the impact of the assault and/or harassment and help to facilitate the healing process. RVAP also offers educational programs and training on sexual abuse and harassment to the University community.

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The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity investigates all formal complaints of sexual harassment including sexual assault. The Office also resolves complaints informally when an informal resolution is desired and appropriate. The role of the Office during complaint investigations is to be a neutral party rather than an advocate for any party to the complaint. The Office also provides educational programs for the University community relating to sexual harassment awareness and prevention.

The Office of the Ombudsperson offers informal dispute resolution for students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to see that all members of the University community are treated fairly. The office provides a confidential, safe place to discuss any concerns you might have about the University, its policies or procedures, and we will direct you to additional resources as needed.

The UI Department of Public Safety consists of several divisions: Police, Investigations, Security Guards, Fire Safety and Crime Prevention. The primary focus of Public Safety is to provide as safe and secure of an environment as possible.

The University Counseling Service offers free, confidential counseling services to University of Iowa students. The UCS assists students with any personal, emotional, or academic issues that prevent the attainment of academic and personal goals. The UCS is staffed by licensed psychologists and psychologists-in-training.

The Women’s Center offers information, referral, advocacy, counseling, support group, a lending library, and educational programming services to all university and community members. The Center provides a confidential, safe place to discuss any concerns you might have about harassment, abuse, or discrimination. The Center will direct you to additional resources as needed.

Faculty and Staff Services (FSS) is a confidential, voluntary Employee Assistance Program offering services to University of Iowa faculty, staff and their dependents. Up to four free sessions are available with a licensed mental health professional for the purpose of assessment, referral, and short-term counseling. FSS partners with University of Iowa Behavioral Health to offer sessions in three convenient locations.