English and Spanish emergency hotlines<\/a> for the community. She adds, \u201cWhile we are meeting the needs of the Mid Shore community, we also know that there are still barriers to reporting rape and sexual assault.\u00a0 We are working to break down the stigma. We have expanded our outreach \u2013 working with community agencies to share information about the services we provide so more people will utilize our Center.\u201d<\/p>\nThe team at For All Seasons is comprised of trauma-certified advocates who help survivors make the choice that is best for them. This includes ensuring that each survivor is aware of their options for care; believing the survivor\u2019s account of the assault; providing support and listening without judgement; and serving as a support. Specifically, the Rape Crisis Center provides support as survivors receive medical care, legal support, and crisis counseling, regardless of their ability to pay.<\/p>\n
In addition to Ivy Garcia, members of the Rape Crisis Center team include Lauren Kirby, Victim Advocate and Outreach Educator; Elizabeth Jaramillo, Regional Navigator for Human Trafficking; Alberto Ardaya, Victim Advocate and Spanish Speaking Interpreter; and Maria D\u2019Arcy, Victim Advocate and Case Manager.<\/p>\n
Victims of trauma, sexual assault and abuse are connected to the Rape Crisis Center through the agency\u2019s Rape Crisis hotline, referrals in the community, or by the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner teams at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Centers at Easton, Cambridge or Chestertown.<\/p>\n
When working with victims at the hospital, Advocates provide a comfort kit which includes items such as a change of clothes, personal hygiene items, a notebook for journaling and emergency food, and provide a safety check for the victim returning home. For All Seasons provides hotel stays when necessary to ensure a victim\u2019s safety. For All Seasons then provides follow-up with the victim to offer advocacy services, which can include crisis and long-term counseling, legal support, and connection to law enforcement.<\/p>\n
Garcia adds, \u201cWe are a victim\u2019s advocate throughout the entire process.\u00a0 No one has to go through this alone.\u201d<\/p>\n
The English Hotline is 410-820-5600 or 1-800-310-7273. Para Espa\u00f1ol llame o env\u00ede un mensaje de texto al 410-829-6143. For further information, visit forallseasonsinc.org.<\/p>\n
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