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VIP Center
At VIP, our mission is to support and advocate for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence while engaging the University of Kentucky and the surrounding community in interpersonal violence education and prevention. We believe we all have a role to play in keeping others safe from harm.
People visit the VIP Center for the first time for many reasons. People may want to learn more about how to get involved, schedule a prevention education program, or make an appointment with a confidential advocate. Our VIP staff stands ready to serve you, whether it is because you or someone you care about has experienced interpersonal violence, which might include intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking, or because you want to learn more about VIP. No matter your reason, expect to be warmly greeted and immediately connected.
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Location: Multidisciplinary Science Building (MDS), located at 725 Rose St, in Suite 401
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact us: 859-257-3574 or vipcenter@uky.edu
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month!
We're excited to bring you events and programs all throughout the Month of April to get involved, stand with survivors, and commit to shaping a violence free campus. See you there!
Advocacy In Action Resource Fair April Kickoff
When: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 12 pm to 2 pm
Where: Alumni Commons
The VIP Center and UKPD SVU will be hosting our 4th annual Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Resource Fair, and we invite all the UK community to come out, enjoy snacks and refreshments, listen to music, and snap a photo with the UK mascot. There will be opportunities to learn about the on-campus and Lexington community agencies that serve survivors and how we can all play a role in the prevention of sexual violence to shape a safer campus and community. Students can also learn about volunteer and internship opportunities with our partners in survivor advocacy and violence prevention.
Green Dot Workshop: Build your Terrarium & Build a Safe Campus
When: Monday, April 6th, 2026, 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: Holmes Hall classroom
The VIP Center and UKPD SVU will host a Green Dot Bystander Workshop for students who want to learn how to intervene safely before violence occurs. Find Your Green Dot while building your own terrarium to take home. All supplies will be provided along with snacks and drinks.
Wake Up Lex
When: Friday, April 17th, 2026, 9 am to 11 am
Where: GSC Bookstore, Starbucks Atrium
Wake Up Lex is a collaboration across the Lexington community to raise awareness of sexual violence. The VIP Center will be in the GSC Starbucks atrium, offering free coffee and pastries, on Friday, April 17, from 9 am to 11 am. Stop by, grab a free coffee and pastry, take the pledge to play your part in ending sexual violence, and snap a photo for social media using the hashtag #WakeUpLex.
International Denim Day
When: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: GSC social staircase table
International Denim Day is April 29th, 2026. Show your solidarity and stand with survivors by wearing denim and posting a photo of yourself on social media with the hashtag #denimday. The VIP Center and UKPD SVU will be tabling in the GSC social staircase with free Denim Day buttons, “Decorate your Denim” postcards, and a photo booth. Get your picture taken for socials and receive a free Polaroid printout.