What is SIPV ?
SSAC broadly defines Sexual and Interpersonal Violence (or SIPV) as a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, which can include threats or use of violence.
The behaviors include but are not limited to physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, and economic harm, as well as incidents of stalking and discrimination on the bases of sex and gender.
The person causing harm can be a current or former partner, a friend, a family member, a leader/advisor, acquaintance, someone you’ve known for years, or someone you just met.
If you are in need of immediate assistance or are in danger please call 911.
For non-emergency assistance, please contact campus police at (703) 993-2810.
Services we provide
Free and confidential non-clinical support to student survivors and those experiencing secondary harm
- Assistance with campus and community reporting options
- Connecting to campus and community resources
- Connecting to medical and mental health resources
- Emotional support
- Safety planning
- Support with the Title IX process
- Navigating additional challenges and needs
Workshops
Our team provides workshops on topics of Healthy Relationships and Bystander Intervention
- To request a presentation or workshop, submit an SSAC Workshop Request Form.
Confidential Chitchat
Confidential ChitChat is a biweekly opportunity to have your questions answered online by one of our confidential SSAC staff members. Students are able to submit anonymously any questions they might have about healthy relationships, consent, sexual violence, stalking, or trauma
Resources
If you need immediate support, please reach out to these hotlines
Fairfax County
- DVAC Domestic and Sexual Violence Services: 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline, (703) 360-7273, for immediate confidential support and services in Fairfax County.
Arlington County
- Doorways: 24-Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline, (703) 237-0881, for immediate confidential support and services violence in Arlington County.
Prince William County:
- ACTS (Action in community through service): 24/7 Helpline (703) 368 4141 for immediate confidential support and services in Prince William County (Manassas, VA).
Loudoun County
- LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: provides free, confidential services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Loudoun County; 24/7 hotline for additional resources: 703-777-6552
National Hotlines
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 (SAFE)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673 (HOPE)
- National Center for Victims of Crime: (202) 467-8700
Frequently Asked Questions
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Intimate partner violence, Dating violence, Stalking, Sexual exploitation, etc.
Listen, validate, support. It takes a lot for a survivor to share their experiences. Be sure to listen and validate those experiences. It is also important to remember our own limitations and connect them to resources that may provide additional support
Survivor support prioritizes the holistic needs of a survivor. This is a confidential resource that focuses on the individual's needs. Title IX focuses on fielding reports and leading investigations relating to SIPV. The Title IX office focuses on federal compliance and sanctions related to the incident. Both offices offer supportive measures for students.
Information shared with Confidential Resources (specially designated campus or community professionals) will only be disclosed with the individual’s express written permission unless there is a continuing threat of serious harm to the client/student or to others or there is a legal obligation to reveal such information (e.g., where there is suspected abuse or neglect of a minor).