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.
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
Send to Email »
Send profile information to an email address.
Send to my Phone »
Send a limited resource profile to your phone via text message (SMS).
Print »
Print this resource profile.
Send profile information to an email address.
Provide your email address to receive information about FIU â VICTIM EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM.
Sent!
Close this fieldSend a condensed resource profile to your phone via text message (SMS).
Select your cell carrier and provide your phone number to receive information about FIU â VICTIM EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM.
Sent!
Close this field