If you are having a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
The Violence Prevention & Advocacy (VPA) office is not a crisis service or open after hours. We are open regular business hours Monday – Thursday, 10-4pm and closed Fridays.
Do you need to report something?
Staff, faculty, and students from UW Bothell and Cascadia College can submit a care report for students who has experienced sexual or interpersonal violence. After a report is submitted, a staff member will follow up to offer support and connect the student with appropriate resources.
Please note that care reports are not confidential; however, some of the resources they refer students to are not confidential. If you would prefer to speak with someone confidentially, you can book an appointment with a confidential advocate here.
To submit a care report to the UW Bothell Care Team.
To submit a care report to the Cascadia College Care Team.
Would you like to speak with someone who is confidential?
Currently enrolled students can meet with a Confidential Survivor Advocate in a private space on campus or over Zoom. We encourage you to make the decision that best meets your needs in terms of privacy, safety, and accessibility. Please note that hours may vary from week to week. Book an appointment with a confidential survivor advocate.
The VPA is not a crisis service or open after hours.
Are you looking for resources on or off campus?
Whether you’re looking for resources for yourself or a friend, the VPA is here to support you. You can schedule an appointment with an advocate for information and referrals to both on- and off-campus resources. If you’re not ready to meet with an advocate, you can explore resources here.
Do you want to learn more about VPA programs and events?
The VPA offers prevention presentations, workshops, and events for students from UW Bothell and Cascadia College. These sessions are facilitated by professional staff and can be customized to meet each groups needs.
Prevention workshops focus on fostering culture change, preventing harm before it occurs, and transforming our campus into a community free from violence. Response trainings emphasize skill-building to ensure appropriate, compassionate support for those who have experienced sexual or relationship violence. We also partner with student groups to host events focused on topics such as healthy relationships, consent, and awareness months. Submit a program request.
Please note: The VPA does not provide Title IX workshops or training. To request a workshop or training on Title IX topics, please email titleix@uw.edu.
What We Do
The Violence Prevention & Advocacy (VPA) office offers confidential support to all currently enrolled students affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and related experiences. Our advocates are available to meet with students to discuss reporting options, accommodations, and both on- and off-campus resources. Additionally, we provide prevention programs focused on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and more. While the VPA is not a crisis service and our staff are not licensed counselors however, we can refer you to appropriate services for further support.
Our Mission
The Violence Prevention & Advocacy (VPA) office leads efforts at UW Bothell and Cascadia College to foster a community free from sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and related experiences. Our prevention work aims to address the root causes of harm and collaborate with our community to cultivate a culture of consent, respect, and healthy relationships. Our survivor advocacy work focuses on providing space, community, and support for individuals directly and indirectly affected by violence and harassment. To all survivors in our community: we see you, and we believe you.
We envision a UW Bothell and Cascadia College community that is free from violence and harassment, grounded in respect, support, and social justice.
Location & Hours
We are located in UW1 080 on the bottom level and the entrance says, “Counseling Center & Student Affairs.” For appointments, enter through the Counseling Center entrance and provide your name to the front desk. We are open Monday – Friday, from 10-4pm.
Upcoming programs & events
We will post new opportunities to connect soon!
Looking for additional wellness resources? The counseling center offers mental health services and resources, and the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HaWRC) offers community resources: