Are you a domestic violence Victim Advocate or survivor support provider looking to connect with other professionals in the community? Join this meetup to learn more about services and connect with other domestic violence advocates!
This Fresh Start committee will be a platform for domestic violence (DV) community partners to engage and network with other victim advocates in the community. Together, we’ll provide a collaborative space to share how we can best support clients, create connections, and support one another.
Please come prepared to share what resources have worked for you and which have not regarding shelter and housing.
Lunch provided to all registered providers, so RSVP today!
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Agenda
- 11:30am: Ice Breaker
- 11:45am: Why we’re here today
- 11:50am: Shelter and housing resources discussion
- 12:30pm: Create next meetup agenda
- 12:45pm: Networking and lunch
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We are eager to connect with domestic violence Victim Advocates in any of these or similar positions:
- In-House Advocates
- Mobile Advocates
- Court Advocates
- Human Trafficking Advocates
- Lay Legal Advocates
- Child Advocates (with a focus on DV)
Additionally, professionals working to provide support in any of these areas are also welcome to attend:
- Order Protection (OOP): Including assistance completing OOP, contest hearing preparations, or court accompaniment
- Address confidentiality program
- Reporting
- On-going safety planning: Including creating an exit plan, providing support when actively leaving or fleeing violence at home, high immediate needs, crisis stabilization, court advocacy, or legal advocacy
- Case management: Including therapeutic referrals, referrals to support groups, healing services and workshops, or if client is seeking daily or weekly support
- DV-specific needs: Including relocation, shelters/transitional housing, and more
