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Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocates help people: * At the hospital * At the police station when filing a report and being interviewed * At meetings with the prosecutor or on court dates * By communicating between investigators and prosecutors * By filing for court protection orders such as an Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order * By helping people apply for confidential addresses as needed (Safe at Home program)

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides advocacy for Asian victims of domestic violence and referrals for family and immigration law. * Advocates work in both criminal and family courts * Assists with housing, shelter placement, and obtaining Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders * Immigration assistance * Programs for children * Personal and group support * 24/7 multilingual crisis line and helpline

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists victims of domestic violence and trafficking with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * If requested by a Petitioner, an Advocate will attend hearings for support and guidance. * Inform clients about the court and legal process, act as a form of support and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocates help people: * At the hospital * At the police station when filing a report and being interviewed * At meetings with the prosecutor or on court dates * By communicating between investigators and prosecutors * By filing for court protection orders such as an Order for Protection or a Harassment Restraining Order * By helping people apply for confidential addresses as needed (Safe at Home program)

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides legal advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse or sexual assault * Legal advocacy during court hearings * Help with filling out and filing orders for protection * Advocacy with local law enforcement and court services to help educate and promote awareness of legal issues of battered women or men and their children

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides legal advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse or sexual assault * Legal advocacy during court hearings * Help with filling out and filing orders for protection * Advocacy with local law enforcement and court services to help educate and promote awareness of legal issues of battered women or men and their children

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists victims of domestic violence and trafficking with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * If requested by a Petitioner, an Advocate will attend hearings for support and guidance. * Inform clients about the court and legal process, act as a form of support and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION This is a private, non-profit organization serves women, children and men who have experienced sexual violence. Services include: * 24/7 crisis intervention and information line * Follow-up assistance * Criminal and civil legal advocacy - Assistance filing restraining orders and orders for protection - Assistance with filing reports with law enforcement * Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program * Medical accompaniment to sexual assault examinations at local emergency rooms * Crisis intervention * Ongoing counseling * Support groups * Personal advocacy * Safe at Home address confidentiality program

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides services to women, children and men including: * 24/7 on-call advocacy follow-up to all arrests * Assistance in drafting Orders for Protection and Harassment Orders * Transportation and support advocacy for court hearing * Assistance in gathering and documenting evidence in criminal and civil cases (photos of injuries) * A communication network linking women with probation officers, prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocacy services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence include: * Help create a safety plan * Help obtaining a protection order (Harassment Restraining Order or Order for Protection) * Attending court proceedings on behalf of or with victims * Attending meetings with prosecution, probation and victim witness * Assist in obtaining public assistance, food support, shelter, or other basic needs

Shelter offering a safe space for battered women, their families and others who have experienced domestic abuse MORE INFORMATION Mary's Place provides shelter to women and children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. The team helps residents: * Access legal assistance (filing Orders for Protection, victim reparations and working with courts and law enforcement) * Find transportation, or access to public transportation * Access support groups, classes and one-on-one support * Provides referrals and ongoing support focusing on financial support, health insurance, employment, education and child care Length of stay is based on need.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Assists victims of domestic violence and trafficking with petitioning for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order * If requested by a Petitioner, an Advocate will attend hearings for support and guidance. * Inform clients about the court and legal process, act as a form of support and help process the outcome of the hearing afterward