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DAY ONE | SEXUAL VIOLENCE 
AND RAPE CRISIS

At Day One, we start by believing you. 
We see you. We hear you. We advocate with you.

The Day One department provides comprehensive advocacy and recovery services to survivors of sexual violence in Allen, Putnam, Hardin and Van Wert Counties. CVS partners with Crossroads Crisis Center to carry out services in Hardin County and partners with the Van Wert YWCA and Van Wert County Victim Services to carry out services in Van Wert County. We also partner with our local colleges and universities to work with survivors of campus sexual assault.

Our dedicated, professional advocates walk alongside survivors throughout their healing journey, providing comprehensive services including: a 24/7 Crisis Line, Hospital Advocacy, Legal Advocacy, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Referrals, Counseling, and Community Collaboration. Our aim is to cultivate a community free from violence and oppression.

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Crisis Intervention 
and Advocacy

Our specialized victim advocates are here to help survivors find safety and healing, not matter the time or day.

 

  • Licensed crisis counselors and professional victim advocates are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call toll free 877-867-7273

  • Trained victim advocates respond to the hospital 24 hours a day to support and advocate for victims of sexual assault.

  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) collect forensic evidence at all local hospitals

  • Providing Victim Advocacy for sexual assault victims ages 13 and older

Recovery Services

Regardless of whether a case is prosecuted, Day One provides:

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  • Support groups for survivors

  • Emergency money for housing, food, new door locks, etc

  • Assistance in completing Victims Compensation forms

  • Opportunities to share your story of survival to groups such as schools and justice professionals as part of healing process

  • Long-term emotional support and crisis intervention

  • Information and referrals for follow-up disease testing, counseling, legal issues, etc.

Community 
Collaboration

The Day One team works closely with community partners to ensure seamless advocacy for clients, with the most up to date practices.

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  • Training for protocol members on evidence collection, victim rights, SANE, legal issues, prevention tips, male rape, drugs and sexual assault, college campus issues and laws

  • Community sensitivity and education for health professionals, justice officials, high schools, college / university student and staff leadership, public service announcements and posters, civic and public organizations, church groups, media reporting sensitivity, etc.

Campus Advocacy

Day One advocates provide advocacy and support services to college campuses in Allen and Hardin Counties.


The role of the advocate includes:

  • Knowing the school’s policies and conduct processes and assisting students in that process

    • Advocating for students under those policies

  • Providing options to survivors especially regarding reporting to law enforcement and/or campus

  • Assessing safety and medical needs conducting safety planning

  • Accompaniment during sexual assault exam

  • Serving as an “adviser of choice” throughout investigative and conduct processes

  • Crisis counseling

  • Helping survivors develop coping skills and and understanding of the effects of trauma

  • Connecting survivors with resources

  • Maintaining relationships with Title IX coordinators and school administration

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