Advocacy
When someone experiences sexual violence, the systems meant to help can feel overwhelming. That’s where SAVA advocates come in.
SAVA Advocates provide immediate and ongoing emotional support, safety planning, and resource connection in the aftermath. Whether the victimization occurred hours, days, weeks, months, or years ago, SAVA Advocates are committed to listen, believe, and support. Services are available in English and Spanish.
SAVA’s advocacy services are available to survivors of child sexual abuse, teen and adult survivors of sexual assault, and adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
24/7 Crisis Hotline
SAVA Center offers a 24-hour crisis hotline to survivors of sexual violence ages 3 and up and their loved ones. Survivors who need help can reach out any time, day or night, in a way that feels safe. Hotline advocates are committed to listening, believing, and supporting the survivor and their loved ones, while also connecting them with SAVA services such as crisis intervention, advocacy, and individual/group therapy. The crisis hotline is completely confidential, meaning information cannot be disclosed without the survivor’s express, written permission.
Advocacy
SAVA Center advocates walk alongside survivors as they navigate the aftermath of sexual violence victimization. The SAVA Advocate helps the survivor navigate the criminal justice system, the civil justice system, and all the ways the victimization has impacted their life – their ability to get an education, go to work, their housing situation, their safety, and so much more.
Survivors can get connected to an advocate by calling the 24-hour crisis hotline and requesting an advocate. If you prefer to meet with an advocate in-person, you can come to our Fort Collins office Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, or the Greeley Office Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm.
Types of Advocacy
Medical Advocacy– SAVA advocates are available 24/7 to accompany survivors to area emergency departments for a medical forensic exam.
Law Enforcement Advocacy - Advocates are available 24/7 to provide support when a survivor chooses to report to law enforcement.
Legal Advocacy - SAVA Advocate are available to provide accompaniment to a survivor who is filing for a protection order, assist with filing for Victim’s Compensation, provide information about criminal and civil justice options, facilitate communication, and attend criminal court proceedings
Personal Advocacy – SAVA Advocates can assist with employment or housing concerns, identifying community resources, safety planning, and more.
Crisis Intervention
SAVA provides in-person and virtual bilingual crisis intervention to survivors and their loved ones. This service can be especially beneficial for survivors who are waiting for their intake appointment for individual and group therapy. Survivors can connect with an advocate by calling the 24/7 crisis hotline or stopping by our Fort Collins office Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, or the Greeley Office Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm.
Foundations of Support Workshops
Family and friends may have questions or may want to learn how they can best support survivors. Foundations of Support is designed to support loved ones while you focus on your healing journey. If you have family members or friends who would benefit from these workshops, we can assist them in getting signed up. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline to learn when the next workshop will take place.
