Violence Prevention and Response (VPR)
We’re available 24 hours, every day: 617-253-2300
We help members of the MIT community prevent and respond to:
- sexual violenceSexual violence: Any sexual act that occurs without consent.
- sexual harassmentSexual harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment (such as jokes or touching) of a sexual nature.
- dating or domestic violenceDating or domestic violence: A pattern of behavior in any intimate relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
- stalkingStalking: Any pattern of behavior that places someone in fear (such as calling, following, unwanted attention or gifts, etc.).
- unhealthy relationshipsUnhealthy relationships: A relationship lacking respect, honesty, trust, fairness, equality, and/or good communication.
We can help…
- If you’re dealing with something that happened on campus or off campus,
- If you’re dealing with something that happened before you came to MIT or during your time here, and
- Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or need help in supporting a friend.
Contact us:
- Phone: 617-253-2300, 24 hours a day
- Email: VPRadvocate@med.mit.edu
All of our services are free and confidential.
We can help you…
- Think about your options
- Find emotional support
- Obtain medical and legal assistance
- Access counseling services on or off campus
- Navigate campus procedures (for example, housing, academic help, or the campus judicial process)
You can help us prevent sexual and intimate partner violence at MIT…
- Sponsor a VPR educational program.
- Volunteer with VPR: For more information, send an email to Kelley Adams.
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