LiveWell Confidential Advocacy
LiveWell Confidential Advocacy provides a safe and confidential space to help students, faculty and staff identify what they want or need after an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking has occurred.
LiveWell Confidential Advocates do not report to the University. LiveWell Advocates’ confidentiality is protected under state law and LiveWell Advocates meet all the requirements established by Office of Crime Victims Advocacy as well as receive ongoing education/accreditation training.
LiveWell Confidential Advocacy helps individuals understand their rights and options, including options for reporting both on campus and in the larger community, always with the understanding that it is up to the individual to decide if they would like to report or not. Speaking with an Advocate is not reporting to the University or police. Advocates are confidential and your experience and information will not be shared outside our office. If you do choose to make a report, LiveWell Advocates are available to support you through the reporting and court process.
Make an appointment with a LiveWell Confidential Advocate
Advocates serve all UW faculty and staff (from any campus including UW Medicine), and undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Washington in Seattle. Appointments are free.
Schedule Confidential Advocacy Appointment
Email lwadvoc@uw.edu with any questions or issues with scheduling. If it is unsafe to use email, please call 206-685-4357. Advocates work business hours and are not available on weekends or evenings. If you have an urgent need for support after hours you can receive support on campus 24/7 at the UW Emergency Department or from Husky Helpline (24/7 mental health crisis support available via phone call).
Why make an appointment or referral?
- Have a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss what happened
- Discuss how the incident may be impacting your work and/or academic experience
- Learn about sexual health services on campus (including emergency contraception and STI testing and treatment)
- Learn about your rights and reporting options, including Title IX and reporting to the police
- Discuss what happens when you make a report to the University through the Civil Rights Investigation Office
- Learn about SANE (sexual assault forensic exams) and where to get them for free by trained medical professionals
- Make a safety plan
- Explore technology safety in the context of stalking, sexual assault, and relationship violence
- Learn about protection orders
- Get connected to specialized trauma-informed therapy
For an overview of Title IX and UW reporting options visit Know Your Rights and Resources, a guide produced by the University of Washington Office of the Title IX Coordinator.
Services for Survivors
Differences between Survivor Services FAQ
Are LiveWell Advocates confidential? Yes. LiveWell Advocates have confidentiality protections under state law. Advocates provide confidential services for students, faculty and staff. The information you tell us is not shared with any other UW person, office, or service without your permission.
Is LiveWell a reporting office? No. LiveWell Confidential Advocates provide a safe place to tell your story without reporting. Advocates can help you understand and access campus and community reporting options if you want to report.
Do LiveWell Advocates provide safety planning? Yes. A LiveWell Confidential Advocate can help you safety plan and take steps to protect your personal information and plan out strategies for safety.
Do LiveWell Advocates provide support and advocate for you during a reporting process? Yes. Advocates can support you through a reporting process by being present and helping you understand the process as you go through it. Whether you choose to report to police, Title IX, or another campus reporting office, Advocates can be with you during each step.
Is SafeCampus confidential? No. SafeCampus is a part of Campus Community Safety at the UW and shares information they receive with Title IX and other campus resources and services. You can choose to remain anonymous when you call SafeCampus but the information SafeCampus receives will be shared with Title IX and other campus entities and resources.
Is SafeCampus a reporting office? No. SafeCampus is not a reporting office. They can help connect people who want to report. SafeCampus shares information they receive with other campus entities like Title IX and HR who are reporting offices.
Does SafeCampus provide safety planning? Yes. SafeCampus can help you safety plan and take steps to protect your personal information and plan out strategies for helping with your safety and then will make referrals to other campus services like Confidential Advocates for follow up and additional support.
Does SafeCampus provide support and advocate for you during a reporting process? No. SafeCampus does not provide ongoing advocacy during a reporting process.
Are Title IX Coordinators and Case Managers confidential? No. Title IX is a part of Compliance Services at the UW. Information shared with Title IX is reviewed for reporting purposes in compliance with Title IX law. Title IX case information may be shared with others on campus for reporting outcomes and resource referrals.
Is Title IX a reporting office? Yes. Individuals who contact Title IX wishing to make a report will first be directed to fill out an incident report (online reporting form) which will be reviewed and assessed by Title IX Case Managers to see if a Title IX violation has occurred and whether or not further investigation can be conducted.
Do Title IX Coordinators and Case Managers provide safety planning? No. Title IX Coordinators and Case Managers will refer you to an appropriate resource like Confidential Advocates, SafeCampus, or UW Police for safety planning.
Do Title IX Coordinators and Case Managers provide support and advocate for you during a reporting process? No. Title IX does not provide ongoing advocacy during a reporting process. They will refer you to Confidential Advocates or Respondent Resources for support and ongoing advocacy through the reporting process.
Are the UW Police confidential? No. Information shared with UWPD will be reviewed and investigated. UWPD may notify other campus units and resources regarding reports they receive or for referrals and support.
Is UWPD a reporting office? Yes. Individuals who contact UWPD wishing to make a report can speak with a UWPD Officer to file a report. A UWPD Officer will conduct an initial interview which then will be reviewed and assessed to see if crime has occurred and whether or not further investigation is needed.
Does UWPD provide safety planning? Yes. UWPD can help you safety plan and take steps to protect your personal information and plan out strategies for helping with your safety. They may make additional referrals to other campus services like Confidential Advocates for follow up and support.
Does UWPD provide support and advocate for you during a reporting process? No. UWPD does not provide ongoing advocacy during a reporting process. They will refer you to Confidential Advocates for support and ongoing advocacy through the reporting process.
Is UW HR confidential? No. UW HR may share information they receive with appropriate University members. This may be Title IX, SafeCampus, supervisors, unit leads, or divisional leadership.
Is UW HR a reporting office? Yes. Individuals can contact HR to make a report which will be reviewed and assessed by HR to see if a compliance violation has occurred and whether or not further investigation is needed. UW HR may make referrals when appropriate to Title IX and UWPD.
Does HR provide safety planning? No. HR will refer you to an appropriate resource like Confidential Advocates, SafeCampus, or UWPD for safety planning.
Does UW HR provide support and advocate for you during a reporting process? No. UW HR does not provide ongoing advocacy during a reporting process. They will refer you to Confidential Advocates for support and ongoing advocacy through the reporting process.
Online tool for sexual assault survivors: SEEK THEN SPEAK
SEEK THEN SPEAK is an online tool for sexual assault survivors and support people that allows you to privately gather information and explore your options for medical care, supportive services, and reporting to police.
While you are using this online tool:
- you will remain anonymous as long as you choose
- none of your information is stored or saved in the program; when you exit the program/window, it deletes all information and responses
- if you choose, you can begin the process of reporting to police by completing a self-guided interview
This program is designed to address sexual assault crimes, not sexual harassment or violations of policies (at work, on campus, in the military, etc.). If you want to learn more about UW campus reporting options, or review the SEEK THEN SPEAK tool, please make an appointment with a LiveWell Confidential Advocate.
Additional resources
Visit LiveWell’s sexual and gender-based violence prevention page for more on support for survivors and services and resources that LiveWell offers for sexual and gender-based violence prevention and your relational well-being.