RakshaAdvocacy/Case Management
Assessing needs, coordinating services, and helping survivors access resources to achieve safety and stability.
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes
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Advocacy/Case Management: Assessing needs, coordinating services, and helping survivors access resources to achieve safety and stability.
Advocates provide confidential services to survivors by helping them navigate different systems and strategize for their safety and well being. Advocates typically address a range of issues that survivors must negotiate including legal issues, housing, physical and mental health needs, financial support, children's issues, etc. Raksha advocates provide non-judgemental support to survivors to ensure that they are heard and understood.
Raksha advocates complete intakes and assess client needs, which includes safety planning and developing personalized case management plans specific to each client. Our advocates are non-judgemental and never tell clients what to do. Instead, advocates empower clients to make their own, informed decisions.
Specifically, our advocates provide support and referrals for legal, housing, career, medical, transportation and other services. In addition, advocates coordinate various outreach & educational activities for clients and the community.
Questions
Who can I call for help?
To ensure confidentiality, please call us at 404-876-0670 or 866-725-7423 during normal business hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.
What languages do advocates speak?
Raksha advocates can speak English, Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Marathi. Advocates use professional interpreters for all other languages.
What training do advocates have?
Raksha's advocate team consists of staff members with Masters degree in counseling, international studies, psychology and political science. Advocates participate in continuing education, training and workshops to increase their knowledge and capacity to serve clients.
Details
- Who
- Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes
Run by
TherapyProviding adults and children with opportunities to explore self-esteem, boundaries, healing, and other issues related to abuse.Information and ReferralsConnecting clients to essential resources they may not otherwise access, including shelter referrals, housing referrals, referrals to medical services, and social services, as well as assistance with finding affordable legal counsel and accessing community-based legal programs.