VEP Services

The Victim Empowerment Program (VEP) provides free and confidential services to assist students who have experienced current or threatened violence. VEP is dedicated to helping students in overcoming trauma and remaining successful in their academic pursuits.

Informed consent

You are not required to file a police report to receive VEP services. Clients are provided with information and options and are free to decide which, if any, course of action they will pursue.

Meet a VEP Clinician

Our VEP Clinicians are here to serve our students. We are mental health professionals who are trained in trauma and crisis intervention. Our goal is to provide you with information and options, so you are free to decide which, if any, course of action to pursue. We provide comprehensive supportive services to aid in recovery from experiences, including, (but not limited to):

  • Assault
  • Battery
  • Sexual and/or attempted sexual battery (acquaintance rape, date rape, stranger rape, molestation)
  • Stalking/ Harassment
  • Hazing
  • Hate Crimes
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dating Violence
  • Cyber/Sexual Harassment

Call 305-348-2277 between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM to schedule an appointment.

  • Allot 30 minutes to complete initial appointment paperwork which is followed by a brief confidential consultation session with a counselor to assess appropriate delivery of services.
  • Initial appointments and consultations will be made with the first available counselor.
  • Appointments will be held in person or by videoconference (through a HIPAA-compliant platform).

Advocacy/case management

  • 24/7 information and referrals through our after-hours call center.
  • Assistance with the exploration of options and accessing community resources.
  • Supportive services, including helping to prepare for court, meetings, hearings, and depositions involving the criminal justice system or FIU student conduct process.
  • Help facilitating academic accommodations, if needed.
  • Speaking with instructors, legal representatives, family members, employers, landlords, and other campus or community service providers, when appropriate.

Awareness Presentations

VEP Clinicians are available to make presentations. If you are interested in having our presenters in your class or event, please fill out our request form.

Contact

To make an appointment with us, please call 305-348-2277 (CAPS) for both MMC and BBC offices.

Appointments will be held in person or by videoconference (through a HIPAA-compliant platform).

advocacy@fiu.edu
Request a VEP/CAPS presentation

Hours:
Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm

Locations:
Modesto Maidique Campus | Student Health Center (SHC) 270
Biscayne Bay Campus | Wolfe University Center (WUC) 320

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