What is Victim Advocacy?
A service of the Family Advocacy Program that provides help for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or child abuse. This service supports the FAP mission to intervene to protect victims and prevent abuse. A Victim Advocate can provide the following services: Emotional support Information and referrals to other services Crisis intervention Accompaniment to medical, legal, law enforcement and FAP assessment interviews Help developing safety plans Help obtaining protective orders Assistance with victim impact statements Information to victims on all decisions and actions taken on cases involving them Act as a voice for the victim to the Case Review Committee Educate spouses on their rights and what assistance is available Educate and advise service providers, agencies and the public about the dynamics of interpersonal Violence Work to change the system’s response to one that ensures protection for the victim Shattered Lives – A fictional event, written to convey important in
