If you need to provide the police with an initial or follow-up statement, the LEA can be available to accompany you during that statement. The LEA helps guide you through the criminal justice process. The LEA can also explain other options including restraining orders, counseling services and other local referrals that you may benefit from. The LEA is also available to answer any questions you have about your case and can update you on the status of your case. When you report a crime to a local police department, you may receive a phone call or a letter from an LEA checking in to see how you are doing. LEAs follow-up with every sexual assault, child molestation, stalking and domestic violence victim that has reported an incident to the police. LEAs are employed by Day One and other victim service agencies and stationed in local police departments. Law Enforcement Advocates (LEAs) are offered through police departments throughout the state. All communication between the victim and the Helpline advocate in-person are confidential, except when mandated reporting is necessary or the victim is homicidal or suicidal.
The role of the Helpline advocate is strictly to support the victim through the initial medical and/or law enforcement response and to ensure that the response is victim-centered. This allows advocates to educate victims of sexual assault so that victims are aware of their options and can make informed decisions. Advocates are trained on the process of sexual assault medical examinations and the criminal justice system. Helpline advocates are available to provide in-person support at the initial presentation at the hospital and/or police station. In order to first access a Helpline Advocate, a hospital or police staff member must call on your behalf. Helpline Advocates are there to make sure you feel supported, respected and heard during this process. They will provide immediate support, every step of the way. Helpline Advocates provide support, crisis intervention, information, and referrals for services.
In person advocacy at police departments are available for victims of sexual assault. They are on call 24/7 and are available to respond in person to meet victims of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and domestic violence or hate crimes at local hospitals and/or police stations.
Day One's Helpline Advocates are trained volunteers and staff members.
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