What is advocacy?

Advocacy is a service in which confidential, trained, trauma-informed professionals provide information on options and resources, help with decision making processes, and explain and support survivors through complex systems. Fundamentally, advocates bear witness to stories of violence, connect people to resources, and believe survivors.

Components of survivor advocacy

Survivors can meet with advocates to discuss different options and resources available to them. While each situation is unique and resources may vary, CARE offers a variety of services and support for survivors, including:

• Housing accommodations
• Academic assistance
• Applications to the CARE Healing Fund
• Medical advocacy
• Filing for protection orders and requesting KSU no contacts
• Emotional support
• Safety planning
• Wellness and resilience support
• An overview of reporting options, including Title IX and police