Advocates

What is an advocate?

Advocacy means getting support from another person to help you express your views and wishes and help you stand up for your rights. Someone who helps you in this way is called your advocate.

The role of an advocate depends on your situation and the support you want. They are there to support your choices. 

An advocate can:

• listen to your views and concerns

• help you explore your options and rights (without pressuring you)

• provide information to help you make informed decisions

• help you contact relevant people, or contact them on your behalf

• accompany you and support you in meetings or appointments

An advocate will not: 

• give you their personal opinion

• solve problems and make decisions for you

• make judgements about you

Source: mind.org.uk

The WaNIdAk Advocacy Group's goal on this page is to clearly communicate all the options without any direct or implied bias towards/against any of the options. Clients should feel fully free to pick the best option for their situation OR to receive services from all of the different entities. Anyone who accesses these services should feel free to change their minds and switch providers at any time during the process. Clients can ghost advocates for any reason, for any length of time, and the door will be open when you need help again. 

Advocates for The Truth (AFTT)

If you are a survivor of abuse connected with our fellowship and want additional resources please reach out to Natalie Bolin DSW, LCSW executive director of AFTT. AFTT is a nonprofit organization that gives a voice, protection and justice to survivors.
AFTT also has a reporting hotline and perpetrator database for abuse in our fellowship. They work under the ethical provisions of certifications and licenses. All reports that come in through AFTT are offered survivor and communal care.
If you are a survivor of child sex abuse or sexual assault, please call the international and national hotline to speak with private investigator, Cynthia Liles.

 
Call or text 24/7 1(503) 386-4634 + 1 (503) 334-6866 to contact AFTT.

Voices For The Truth

Voices for the Truth is a collaborative and consensus-driven organization whose sole purpose is to support victim-survivors and others affected by SA or CSA within the Truth and prevent further SA and CSA.

Voices Victim-Survivor Support Hotline is now live between 9 am and 9 pm ET at 928-756-8654. This confidential phone line is operated exclusively by trauma-informed professionals provided by RAINN, the operators of the National Sexual Assault Hotline. They have been working with us to understand the specific contexts and needs of those affected by SA and CSA while in the Truth. As a hotline focused on support rather than investigation, callers will never be asked to share details about themselves or their perpetrators.

WaNIdAk Advocates

Confidentiality

Professional advocates, like Becky Hamon, do not keep records and cannot be subpoenaed in a court. They will not/cannot share or talk to anyone, including law enforcement, lawyers, medical providers, etc, without your consent. An example of the consent form your WaNIdAk advocate would go through with you and fill out before acting or speaking on your behalf can be found here. 

Code of Conduct

As a group of advocates from the WaNIdAk Advocacy Group, we have agreed to adhere to a professional code of conduct. You can read our Code of Conduct here.

FAQ

See FAQ, which will be updated periodically.

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