WVU Peer Advocates

of 60-service learning hours for working to end sexual violence on our campus. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a solid foundation to respond and advocate for student affected by sexual assault and power-based personal violence. Some of the course goals include:
• Have an understanding WVU's commitment to improving power-based personal violence reporting and recovery on and off campus.
• To be familiar with policies and regulations around sexual and power-based personal violence, Title IX, Clery and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
• Introduce students to service-learning and the academic impact of civic engagement. The class meets Mondays in the Fall and Spring from 6:00-8:50pm. Even if you are not in the class stop by to check it out! Students who are interested in reaching out to a confidential WVU Peer Advocate can call 304-293-5600 and ask to speak to Akeya Carter-Bozman. So whether you have questions on what do to do if you have been sexually assaulted or if you are curious for a friend, reach out to us so we can provide you more options and resources!