Victim Advocate Program

The Victim Advocate Program serves as a confidential resource and support service for anyone in the University community who has experienced violence, trauma, and harm. This includes students and employees who were victimized at any time and at any location, as well as any other person victimized by a member of the FAMU community. Victimizations include sexual battery, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, harassment, relationship violence, discrimination, hate crimes, loss of a loved one to homicide, gun violence, etc.
 

Confidentiality

While the Victim Advocate Program is confidential and exempt from Title IX reporting requirements, assistance can be provided in reporting to Title IX and/or law enforcement if desired. Identifying information is not released to third parties without your permission.
The advocate is still bound by Florida laws regarding mandatory reporting of abuse of vulnerable populations. If you are under the age of 18, a report may have to be filed with the state.

Services

  • Crisis intervention, including drop-in appointments and responding to campus and community locations
  • Emotional support
  • Safety planning
  • Evaluation and explanation of options
  • Information and referrals
  • Assistance filing for injunctions
  • Explanation of rights (including Florida Statute 960), policies, and procedures
  • Assistance in student conduct process
  • Instructor notification and other academic assistance
  • Employer documentation
  • Accompaniment through medical and legal processes
  • Assistance filing for Victim Compensation

You can contact the advocate at 850-412-5667 or hannah.cronic@famu.edu with any questions. Hannah's pronouns are she/her/hers. Her office is located in the C.C. Cunningham Building, Room 302.

 

 

Additional Information

 

The local sexual and relationship violence center in Tallahassee is Refuge House. Their 24/7 hotline is 850-681-2111.

For more information on campus and community resources, please click here.

The advocate can provide presentations on topics including:

  • Consent
  • Bystander Intervention
  • Supporting Survivors
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Relationship Violence
  • Stalking
  • Sexual Violence

To view information on upcoming campus and community events, click here.

If you want to learn more about the advocate, services, and other common questions, please click here.