What is an advocate?

An advocate provides emotional support, information, court accompaniment, referrals, and safety planning for lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender folks who are being abused or have been abused by a partner.

What are some of the tasks an advocate does?

Take hotline calls. Accompany folks to court and assist with victim compensation. Provide short-term counseling, information, and referrals especially on the weekends. Maintain relationships with community groups, organizations, and advocates. Maintain records and resource list.

All volunteers of The Network/La Red participate in our free training program. Aside from discussing the dynamics of LGBT partner abuse, the training covers issues such as oppression, crisis intervention, counseling skills, and legal issues. Fill out a volunteer application today.

*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.