Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education
INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION
- IVP Program/Presentation Request Form
- Request a guest Speaker
- IVP Peer Educators
- IVP Internships
- Upcoming IVP Programs and Events
RESOURCES
- Appointments
- Title IX
- CARE Team
- Rock County Students
- Students of Color
- Sexual Assault Prevention Training
- LGBTQ Wellness / PRIDE Center
- Department of Social work
- Department of Women and Gender Studies
- Winther Counseling
Interpersonal Violence Prevention (IVP) Education is a comprehensive program that aims to prevent interpersonal violence before it happens. It focuses on the root causes of violence, such as consent, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, domestic/relationship violence, drink spiking, and human trafficking prevention and intervention. The IVP program provides awareness, education, bystander intervention and prevention strategies to address the way individual, relationship, community, and societal factors impact interpersonal violence; aiming to prevent violence before it occurs by creating a culture of respect.
You are not alone! There are many campus and community resources here for you.
We recognize that often, when someone experiences violence in any form, including sexual assault, interpersonal violence (which includes domestic and dating violence), stalking, sexual harassment, and sex discrimination, it can interfere with the learning taking place on our campus, making it difficult to focus on work or studies. There are several options available for reporting incidents:
For confidential emotional support, advocacy, or information following a sexual assault, call 262-472-1060 for the Sexual Assault Crisis Line via New Beginnings Advocacy. New Beginnings Advocacy has office hours in UHCS Mondays from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM and are available 24 hours | 365 days to support you.
The Title IX office oversees compliance efforts and investigates any complaints of sex discrimination. This report form is NOT intended as an emergency response but to provide opportunity to discuss available resources, supportive measures, and resolution options. If you need to report an EMERGENCY or incident that poses an imminent risk of harm, please call University Police by dialing 911 or call 262-472-4660 for non-emergency related incidents. Submit a Sexual Misconduct Reporting form here.
If you are seeking criminal penalties (such as incarceration or sex offender registration), you may file a report with the law enforcement agency. Law enforcement can help individuals understand the process of obtaining orders of protection, restraining orders, or similar lawful orders issued by the courts.
If you need to report an EMERGENCY or incident that poses an imminent risk of harm, please call University Police by dialing 911 or call 262-472-4660 for non-emergency related incidents.
UHCS counseling services is an essential support service for individuals facing challenges that impact students and their personal lives. Our counselors are here to provide a safe space to support students that may have experienced sexual assault/domestic violence, address mental health concerns, develop coping mechanisms, navigate academic pressures, and manage life transitions - ultimately contributing to improved academic performance, personal well-being, and overall success in college life. To schedule an appointment with one of our counselors, please call 262.472.1305. Crisis support and after-hours services are also available.
CARE team is a multidisciplinary group that identifies, assesses, and responds to concerns about students' well-being, aiming to intervene early with appropriate support to prevent issues from escalating, promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. CARE Team focuses on early intervention and connecting students with the necessary resources when they might be struggling academically, emotionally, mentally or physically. Submit a CARE team report here.
Interpersonal violence involves the intentional use of physical force or power against other persons by an individual or small group of individuals. Interpersonal violence may be physical, sexual, or psychological (also called emotional violence), and it may involve deprivation and neglect. (NIV 2024). The Interpersonal Violence Prevention (IVP) Educator, Interpersonal Violence Prevention Peer Educators and Interns are here to provide comprehensive educational programming, events and awareness that focuses on addressing the root causes of interpersonal violence, which include programming around the Power and Control wheels to educate regarding tactics abusive partners use to keep survivors in a relationship.
Although you will frequently see us at various places throughout campus, such as classrooms, the University Center, the Warhawk Connection Center, residence halls, and student organizational meetings, IVP is physically located on the second floor of the Ambrose Health Center within University Health and Counseling Services. We provide collaborative events, programming and presentations throughout campus. You may request a FREE Interpersonal Violence Prevention program or email us at ivpuhcs@uww.edu. Our services are free for all enrolled UWW students, departments, and organizations.
Follow our social media pages (@uwwuhcs) and Connect2 for information regarding our upcoming events. Check out our IVP programming page for more information.
