Survivor Advocacy

Navigating options and remedies as a survivor of abuse and violence can be confusing and scary. Arise support survivors by providing accompaniment to civil and criminal court proceedings, the important medical appointments, law enforcement and prosecution interviews, and other important aide survivors in their healing process. Advocates are able to provide transportation assistanc transportation barriers.

Accompaniment means that our staf go with individuals to court hearings, medical appointments interviews and appointments. Advocates provide accompaniment to the following locations 24 hours the week:

Navigating options and remedies as a survivor of abuse and violence can be confusing and scary. Arise support survivors by providing accompaniment to civil and criminal court proceedings, the important medical appointments, law enforcement and prosecution interviews, and other important aide survivors in their healing process. Advocates are able to provide transportation assistanc transportation barriers.

Navigating options and remedies as a survivor of abuse and violence can be confusing and scary. Arise support survivors by providing accompaniment to civil and criminal court proceedings, the important medical appointments, law enforcement and prosecution interviews, and other important aide survivors in their healing process. Advocates are able to provide transportation assistanc transportation barriers.

Navigating options and remedies as a survivor of abuse and violence can be confusing and scary. Arise support survivors by providing accompaniment to civil and criminal court proceedings, the important medical appointments, law enforcement and prosecution interviews, and other important aide survivors in their healing process. Advocates are able to provide transportation assistanc transportation barriers.

Our advocates also assist with court preparation. During court preparation the advocate will wa through what to expect when interacting with the court system. Court preparation includes, but

• Reviewing the steps to participation in both the civil and criminal justice system
• Introductions to important participants in the court system such as attorney’s, judges, and o personnel
• Visiting the courthouse and/or court rooms ahead of time so that the survivors know where to go
• Preparing a victim impact statement

Frequently, our advocates provide assistance in filing civil orders, including:

Our advocates also assist with court preparation. During court preparation the advocate will wa through what to expect when interacting with the court system. Court preparation includes, but

Our advocates also assist with court preparation. During court preparation the advocate will wa through what to expect when interacting with the court system. Court preparation includes, but

Our advocates also assist with court preparation. During court preparation the advocate will wa through what to expect when interacting with the court system. Court preparation includes, but

Safety Planning for a survivor of abuse and violence is critical. Advocates work with survivors have a plan for personal physical and emotional safety regardless of their situation. Safety pl are not limited to, the following:

• Helping a survivor leave an abusive and violent situation
• Helping a survivor remain in an abusive and violent situation if they cannot or are not ready t
• Identifying community resources to help meet particular needs
• Learning new coping skills
• Building a support system

Safety Planning for a survivor of abuse and violence is critical. Advocates work with survivors have a plan for personal physical and emotional safety regardless of their situation. Safety pl are not limited to, the following:

• Helping a survivor leave an abusive and violent situation
• Helping a survivor remain in an abusive and violent situation if they cannot or are not ready t
• Identifying community resources to help meet particular needs
• Learning new coping skills
• Building a support system

Often times survivors of abuse and violence sufer from monetary losses as a result of their c Advocates can assist survivors in filing from Crime Victims’ Compensation. The state of Penn this compensation program to individuals who are innocent victims of crime, or who are hurt tryi a suspected criminal. Compensation may pay for:

• Medical expenses
• Counseling
• Loss of earnings
• Loss of support
• Cash loss of benefits
• Funeral expenses

Often times survivors of abuse and violence sufer from monetary losses as a result of their c Advocates can assist survivors in filing from Crime Victims’ Compensation. The state of Penn this compensation program to individuals who are innocent victims of crime, or who are hurt tryi a suspected criminal. Compensation may pay for:

• Medical expenses
• Counseling
• Loss of earnings
• Loss of support
• Cash loss of benefits
• Funeral expenses

The needs of survivors of abuse and violence often extends beyond the services provided by Aris our advocates provide information and referral to ensure that individuals understand what commun are available to them. Arise has a large network on community partners that also assist survivo violence to meet their needs. These partners include, but are not limited to:

• Medical services
• Mental health services
• Housing servicing
• Utility assistance
• Food assistance
• Support groups

The needs of survivors of abuse and violence often extends beyond the services provided by Aris our advocates provide information and referral to ensure that individuals understand what commun are available to them. Arise has a large network on community partners that also assist survivo violence to meet their needs. These partners include, but are not limited to:

• Medical services
• Mental health services
• Housing servicing
• Utility assistance
• Food assistance
• Support groups