In urgent situations, call 911.
For in-person confidential advocacy, schedule an appointment with the LiveWell Student Advocate or UWPD Victim Advocate — email addresses listed below.
LiveWell Student Advocate
Our LiveWell Student Advocate provides a safe and confidential space to support students who have experienced an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment. We support students and help them understand their options for reporting both on campus and in the larger community, provide academic advocacy, and safety plan — always with the understanding that it is up to the student to make decisions about next steps and whether or not they want to report to campus officials or the police. To make an appointment email: lwadvoc@uw.edu.
UWPD Victim Advocate
The UWPD Victim Advocate works with students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by interpersonal abuse or who otherwise have safety concerns. Support the advocate can provide includes: safety planning, seeking academic and workplace accommodations, legal advocacy and support in criminal, civil, and family law cases, accessing state and community resources, and navigating any reporting processes. It is not required that one report to the police or school in order to work with the advocate, and these services are all confidential. To make an appointment email: uwpdadvocate@uw.edu.
24-hour and off-campus support
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and our UW offices are closed, or you would prefer to talk with someone immediately over the phone, these resources can offer assistance.
For 24/7 support, call SafeCampus at 206.685.7233. SafeCampus is not confidential, but you have the option to call anonymously and withhold identifying information to protect your privacy if you wish.
Call SafeCampus when you have concerns for your safety or the safety of someone else. We have trained professionals available to listen, offer support options, develop safety plans and connect you to additional resources. You can always call us anonymously.
National Sexual Assault Website & Hotline: 24/7 phone-based support. Call: 1.800.656.HOPE.
