Sexual and Domestic Violence Services at the Center works to educate the community about intimate violence, to support survivors, and to empower everyone to resist abuse.

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Sexual and Domestic Violence Services

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The SDVS Mission

Sexual and Domestic Violence Services (SDVS) educates students, staff, and faculty at the University of Virginia about intimate violence and its impact on our community. We provide support to survivors of these crimes, work to strengthen the University’s responses and policies so that all victims are treated fairly and appropriately, empower women to resist abuse, and empower men to embrace their role as allies in this work, so that the violence comes to an end.

*For extensive information about the many forms of sexual misconduct (including rape, sexual assault, domestic and intimate partner violence, and stalking) as well as the numerous resources available at the University and in the local community, please consult the University's new Sexual Violence Education and Resources website.

Where is the SDVS Office?

Women's Center Building We are located in the UVa Women's Center in The Corner Building at 14th Street and University Avenue.

Phone: 434-982-2774
Fax: 434-982-2901
P.O. Box 800588
University of Virginia
Charlottesville VA 22908-0588

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Contact Information:

Director of SDVS: Claire Kaplan ckaplan@virginia.edu, 434-982-2774
Outreach Coordinator: Lisa Speidel las7p@virginia.edu, 434-982-2910

Wealth of Resources:

Sexual and Domestic Violence Services has a wealth of resources to help those in need and to support those who want to get involved. 

*U.Va. Sexual Violence Education & Resources

Assault Statistics

Current U.Va. Policies

Dean of Students

Men's Leadership Project at U.Va.

Self-Defense Classes

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Supportive Services

Medical If you were raped, sexually assaulted, are being abused in a relationship or stalked, click here.


Click here for our story on the White Ribbon Campaign at U.Va.

Morgan Harrington

We wish to express how moved we are by the courage of Ms. Harrington’s family, and we recommit ourselves to working toward a world free of violence and oppression. >> Read our full comment.