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in2herbs

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1. Have any of you ever done victim advocacy?
Fri Feb 2, 2024, 11:35 AM
Feb 2024

Yes. rape relief counselor. My suggestion is to listen to the victim as they need to know their voice, and not yours, is being heard.
The telephone line was manned 24/7, with my work schedule, my volunteer hours were during the night. Most of the volunteer work was over the phone, but there were times I met the victim at the hospital. I would suggest you become aware of the legal rights of victims and you as their advocate in a hospital setting as you will also need to advocate in that setting.
I suggest follow up contact, even weeks and months after things appear to have settled.

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Have any of you ever done victim advocacy? in2herbs Feb 2024 #1
Thank you!! TSExile Feb 2024 #2
not this but mopinko Feb 2024 #3
Thank you... TSExile Feb 2024 #4
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