What is an advocate?
A trained staff person that provides support, has connections
with GLBT organizations and mainstream systems, and assists
with accessing information and referrals for people.
How can an advocate assist me?
- Provide support, crisis intervention, information, and
referrals on the hotline or in person.
- Assist with safety planning.
- Accompany you to court.
- Assist with victim compensation.
- Assist with accessing medical, legal, housing, or other
social services.
Does it cost anything?
No.
How can I contact an advocate?
You call The Network/La Red Hotline, 617-423-SAFE
(7233) v/tty, and ask to speak with an advocate.
The project was supported by the Massachusetts
Office for Victim Assistance through a Victims of Crime
Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of
Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
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