Advocates provide:
Emotional and administrative support, including coordinating interim measures, accommodations, and other supports.
Psychoeducation on the impact of trauma and cycle of violence.
Referrals and resources both on and off campus.
Advocacy Is:
Trauma-informed: meaning we are experts on the impact of trauma on student functioning.
Survivor-centered: our goal is to reduce the burden on survivors as they navigate their recovery.
Empowerment-based: We don't believe in telling anyone what to do; rather, we provide information to help survivors make fully-informed decisions.
Advocacy Isn't:
A substitute for counseling: Advocacy might feel therapeutic, but it isn't therapy.
Medical Advice: While we encourage survivors to access medical care, we do not provide medical advice.
Legal advice: We work closely with local organizations who provide free legal services for survivors.