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Children and Teens Program
WHAT HELP CAN HANDS OF HOPE GIVE?
It often takes a great deal of courage for a victim to take that first step and ask for help.
At Hands of Hope, you can expect to talk to/meet with courteous, empathetic and trained advocates
who can help you through those early stages of dealing with trauma. Help is available to you
whether you are the person victimized, a parent or other relative of a victim, or a partner,
friend or co-worker needing support and direction. This may be through our confidential, 24-hour
toll-free crisis line, through assistance at the hospital during an exam, in assisting and
supporting the victim during court proceedings, gaining an Order for Protection
and/or interviews with law enforcement, or by individual or group support. It may also take the
form of giving information, helping sort out available options, and making decisions based on
the victim's needs and wishes. Emergency assistance may be needed, or help in finding
alternative housing. Appropriate referrals to other services are given when they may be
indicated. All services are free to victims and those who care about them.
Often victims may feel at first that they want to deal with it themselves, or they may have had
nowhere to turn when they were victimized. Various life events can bring about renewed
difficulties with the past abuse. Hands of Hope can offer listening and supportive counseling
in these situations also, as well as appropriate referrals to other services. A contact with
Hands of Hope can be a start to the healing process so necessary to live your life to the fullest
possible.
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