FIU !€“ VICTIM EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Address

11200 SW 8th Street
SHC 270
Miami, FL 33199

(305) 348-2277

http://advocacy.fiu.edu/

Description:

The Victim Empowerment Program services all FIU student, faculty and staff. Services include:

24-hour hotline for people who are in immediate crisis and in need of information, referrals and advocacy.
Help with attaining an injunction for protection.
Counseling and support.
Help locating an emergency shelter.
Accompaniment to court, meetings, hearings and depositions involving the criminal justice system or FIU student conduct process.
Assistance with accessing local community resources, educational information, support groups and children's' domestic violence groups.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Miami-dade County
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Miami-dade County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1400.8000-020.80) and related services within the Service Tree.

      General Information

      Hours:

      Administration:
      8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

      Hotline:
      24 hours a day, 7 days a week

      After hours by appointment

      Intake Process:

      Walk-in or call to make an appointment

      Program Fees:

      Free

      Languages:

      English, Spanish

      Eligibility:

      FIU register student, faculty and staff who are victims of domestic violence/abuse and/or stalking.

      Is Shelter?

      No

      Miscellaneous

      AKA:

      Florida International University

      Related Resource

      Date of Official Change:

      June 17, 2024

      Legal Status:

      Other

      Year Incorporated:

      1999

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Miami-dade County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Florida
          • Miami-dade County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1400.8000-020.80) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Address Listings

          Physical (Primary)

          11200 SW 8th Street
          SHC 270
          Miami, FL 33199

          Mailing

          11200 SW 8th Street
          SHC 270
          Miami, FL 33199

          Contacts

          Todd Lengnick

          Primary Contact

          Director of CAPS/VEP PFYD

          Main

          (305) 348-2277

          tlengnic@fiu.edu

          Elisabeth Simpson

          Assistant Director LMHC

          (305) 348-2277

          elsimpso@fiu.edu

          Phone Numbers

          Main

          (305) 348-2277

          Fax

          (305) 348-3950

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