Sexual Assault and Violence Education by Students (S.A.V.E.S.)
SAVES is a peer education organization that strives to raise awareness of sexual assault and violence through outreach and education in hopes that through our commitment, we will create a safe and accepting environment throughout the Blacksburg/Virginia Tech community.
Members of SAVES are Virginia Tech students who have been specifically trained to educate the Virginia Tech community about difficult issues like sexual assault, relationship violence, healthy relationships, cyber-stalking, and online harassment.
SAVES members provide presentations to different organizations on campus, residence halls, and classrooms. SAVES also conducts information booths, Downtown Initiatives, and participates in university-wide programming related to violence issues.
SAVES is comprised of over a dozen specially trained peer educators.
- Chair: Amanda Bateman
- Public Relations: Michelle Pyne
- Documents Manager: Ashley Ferguson
- Membership/Women's Center Liason: Amy Clark
- Education: Rachel St. John
- SAVES Advisor: Jeff Yacup
- Women's Center Advisor: Jen Underwood
Want to join Us?
APPLY TO JOIN SAVES TODAY!!! Recruitment for the 2008-09 academic year is happening now. You can apply online here. To access the Reference page, click here. If you have any questions, contact Jeff Yacup or Jen Underwood.
Contact Info
Address
VT Women's Center
206 Washington Street (0270)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For after-hour emergencies, please call one of the following offices:
Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley, (540) 639-1123
Cook Counseling Center, (540) 231-6444
Schiffert Health Center, (540) 231-6444
Virginia Tech Police, (540) 231-6411 (non-emergency)
Blacksburg Police Department, (540) 961-1150 (non-emergency)
emergencies - dial 911
Email Address
womctr@vt.edu
Main Office Numbers
Phone: (540) 231-7806
Fax: (540) 231-6767