Resources
We offer a variety of trainings, templates, guidelines, tutorials and other resources.
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Our team provides a variety of training related to Title IX, youth protection, hazing, and other prevention topics.
Title IX Resources
This page provides resources, support and more for those who have experienced, observed, or suspected prohibited conduct.
Youth Program Resources
Template downloads, University Standards for Interacting with Youth, and other helpful links.
Confidential Resources
If you’re wanting to speak to someone anonymously, connect with a member of our Prevention Team by texting or calling the 24/7 Title IX Anonymous Hotline at (304) 906-9930. The prevention team is made up of confidential employees, who have been identified by the Title IX Coordinator as individuals that DO NOT have to report incidences of prohibited conduct.
Additional confidential resources include:
- Counselors with the Carruth Counseling Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services
- Women’s Resource Center
- LGBTQ+ Center
- Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center (Morgantown, WV)
- Counselors and therapists affiliated with Potomac State College
- AWAY, Formerly Women’s Resource Center (Beckley, WV)
- Counselors and therapists affiliated with West Virginia University Institute of Technology
- Graduate Student Ombudsperson
- Faculty Ombudsperson Office (for faculty only) a confidential, independent, informal, and neutral resource for faculty members; this office can assist faculty members with workplace conflicts and concerns by listening, providing information, exploring options, coaching through difficult conversations and circumstances, and facilitating discussions.
Who is Affected by Sexual Assault?
These numbers are real and nationwide, but it’s important to note that statistics are what is reported, recorded, and reviewed. Many survivors of sexual violence and power-based personal violence do not report their experience for a number of reasons, making the truth behind the numbers less reliable than what individuals actually experience on campuses and in communities across the nation.
What can you do?
Any student is welcome and encouraged to become a Peer Advocate and does not need prior advocacy experience to join. Students have the option to take specialized advocate training, notably the West Virginia Sexual Assault Service Training Academy, or SASTA training. Some of the services offered by the WVU Peer Advocates include:
- Resource and supportive measure referrals, including assistance in Title IX process.
- Host prevention and awareness events across campus.
- Meet with students to discuss their experience in a safe and supportive environment.
- Provide on-campus education regarding the issues around Title IX and sexual violence at West Virginia University.
Any student is welcome and encouraged to become a WVU Peer Advocate and can become involved by calling our office at 304-293-5600 or by reaching out to peeradvocates@mail.wvu.edu.
Assault Statistics
1 in 4 Women who will be sexually assaulted during college
1 in 16 Men who will be sexually assaulted during college
90% Percent of sexual assaults committed by someone the survivor knows
57% Percent of college students who report dating violence report it while in college