The Violence Prevention Education Team is dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment through proactive education and outreach. VPET works to prevent interpersonal violence—including sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking—by empowering students, faculty, and staff with knowledge, skills, and resources.
Upcoming Events, Trainings, and Workshops
November Trainings
Safe Space Training
Open to All Students and Employees
Thursday, November 6th 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 10th 9:00 – 11:00 a.m
Location: Middletown Campus & via Zoom
Join A.R.E. for a powerful session focused on acceptance, empowerment, and allyship in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Participants will receive a Safe Zone Trained window decal to proudly display in their campus office or space.
Sign up for Safe Space Training is required to help us plan for seating and materials.
Understanding ACEs Training
Open to All Students and Employees
Monday, November 10th 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 13th 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Middletown Campus & via Zoom
This training explores Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their long-term impact on health, behavior, and learning. Participants will gain insight into trauma-informed approaches that foster resilience and support student well-being.
ACEs sign up is required to help us plan for seating and materials.
REVIVE! Training
Open to All Students and Employees
Tuesday, November 11 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Middletown Campus & via Zoom
REVIVE! is Virginia’s opioid overdose and naloxone education program. This training teaches participants how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone (Narcan), a life-saving medication.
REVIVE! sign up is required to help us plan for seating and materials.
Important Prevention Information and Resources
Statewide Sexual and Domestic Violence Support
If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic violence, need guidance or have concerns, please reach out. Help is available.
Hotlines & Support Services
Statewide Sexual and Domestic Violence Hotline
A safe space for survivors and those impacted by violence, including friends, family, professionals and the general public to connect with trained advocates
- Text: 804-793-9999
- Helpline: 1-800-838-8238
- Availability: 24 hours day/ 7 days a week/ 365 days a year access to free and confidential help
If your situation is an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Campus Police
Laurel Ridge Campus Police – Fauquier
- Phone: 540-351-1555
Laurel Ridge Campus Police – Middletown
- Phone: 540-868-7114
Local Resources
Fauquier County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Program
- 24 hour Help Line: 540-422-8460
Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office
- Main Line: 540-422-8600
- Non-Emergency: 540-347-3300
The Laurel Center (Serving Winchester, Clarke, Frederick and Warren counties)
- Hotline: 540-667-6466
- Office: 540-667-6160
- The Laurel Center