As a survivor of violence, you have a range of legal rights.
The first step is to become familiar with the laws that address your situation. Click here to learn more about the Virginia Criminal Code.
Once you have examined the laws, you then can consider what the criminal justice and other systems can offer you in terms of redress:
In addition, University of Virginia students, or individuals who have been victimized by UVA students, may wish to utilize options available internally. To view the University's policies concerning these issues, click here.
All these options have their positive and negative elements, so it's important to consider them before committing yourself, although in many cases you have the option of withdrawing yourself as a witness if criminal prosecution proceeds.