Through the help of our community partners, professional advocates are holding regular office hours on campus this academic year. The advocates are available in Cowles Library, Room 109 on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

An advocate is a confidential resource who can provide support, talk through options, and address concerns related to sexual misconduct or dating/domestic violence or stalking. These confidential advocates are not Drake employees and are not required to report any details to the University or to law enforcement.

In addition, confidential student advocates through VIP (Violence Intervention Partner) are always available 24/7 by phone or text at 515-512-2972.

Confidential advocates are also available through Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services at 515-286-3600—they can meet you on or off campus at your convenience.

Please send any questions to prevention@drake.edu or titleix@drake.edu, or contact the Title IX coordinator directly at 515-271-2982.

—Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator