Assault / Battery
Concerns may include: having been physically or sexually assaulted, want to know what resources are available to you, want to report the incident or discuss your options.
Primary Resource
Victim Empowerment Program- MMC
The Victim Empowerment Program’s (VEP) mission is to provide free confidential assistance to FIU students, faculty, staff and university visitors who have been victimized through threatened or actual violence and to support the healing process.
Victim Empowerment Program- MMC
SHC 270
Miami, FL 33199
On Campus
305-348-2277
http://vep.fiu.edu
advocacy@fiu.edu
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Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA)
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) is the university unit tasked with preventing and addressing all forms of harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, across the FIU community. CRCA houses the University’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII, Title VI, and Title IX functions. CRCA oversees the University's compliance with these laws and implementing regulations while overseeing University Regulations FIU-105: Sexual Harassment (Title IX) & Sexual Misconduct, FIU-106: Nondiscrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (Title VII), and the University policy on Reasonable Accommodations for Faculty, Staff, Employment Candidates, and Visitors.
Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA)
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
On Campus
305-348-2785
https://ace.fiu.edu/civil-rights-and-accessibility/
ocrca@fiu.edu
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Counseling and Psychological Services - MMC
Counseling and Psychological Services’ mission is to provide mental health services to students that will facilitate and enhance their personal learning, emotional well-being and academic skills development.
Counseling and Psychological Services - MMC
SHC 270
Miami, FL 33199
On Campus
305-348-2277
https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/counseling-and-psychological-services/
caps@fiu.edu
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Counseling and Psychological Services - BBC
Counseling and Psychological Services’ mission is to provide mental health services to students that will facilitate and enhance their personal learning, emotional well-being and academic skills development.
Counseling and Psychological Services - BBC
WUC 320
Miami, FL 33181
On Campus
305-919-5305
https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/counseling-and-psychological-services/
caps@fiu.edu
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University Police Department - MMC
The FIU PD employs a Community Oriented Policing approach to problem solving and works diligently to prevent and investigate criminal activity, providing for a safe flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and finding solutions to the issues that affect our students, our faculty, and our staff.
University Police Department - MMC
PG-5
MIAMI, FL 33199
On Campus
305-348-2626
https://police.fiu.edu
adcasas@fiu.edu
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University Police Department -BBC
The Florida International University Police Department (FIUPD) is proud to be a partner in the University’s commitment to providing an environment that fosters the goals of education and research. The FIUPD is committed to providing a safe environment that furthers these goals.
University Police Department -BBC
BBC
Miami, FL 33181
On Campus
305-919-5559
https://police.fiu.edu/
FIUPD@fiu.edu
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Women's Center - BBC
The Women's Center at FIU provides women with programs and services related to their intellectual, professional, social and emotional growth. We educate and advocate for systemic changes that will improve the lives of women and men.
Women's Center - BBC
WUC 353
Miami, FL 33181
On Campus
305-919-5359
https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/womens-center-at-fiu/index.html
women@fiu.edu
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Women's Center - MMC
Part of the Office of Social Justice & Inclusion, the Women's Center at FIU provides women with programs and services related to their intellectual, professional, social and emotional growth. We educate and advocate for systemic changes that will improve the lives of women and men.
Women's Center - MMC
GC 216
Miami, FL 33199
On Campus
305-348-1506
https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/womens-center-at-fiu/index.html
women@fiu.edu
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Dean of Students + Panthers Care
The Dean of Students, in the Division of Academic & Student Affairs, creates a culture of care for students, their families, faculty and staff by providing proactive education, consultation, resources, and response to distressed students or students in crisis.
Dean of Students + Panthers Care
GC 211
Miami, FL 33199
On Campus
305-348-3396
https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/dean-of-students/
dos@fiu.edu
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Bettermynd
Online therapy platform for FIU students with a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors.
These 50-minute, live video-sessions are private, confidential, and can take place from the convenience of your laptop or smartphone.
Sessions are available during the day, at night, and on the weekends.
BetterMynd also provides free self-help resources and free group workshops.
Bettermynd
Online
N/A, FL 33199
Off Campus
3053482277
https://dasa.fiu.edu/all-departments/counseling-and-psychological-services/services/bettermynd/index.html
caps@fiu.edu