Frequently Asked Questions
Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Advocacy
Q: What does an advocate do?
A:
- Provide crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals to the victim.
- Serve as a liaison between the victim and professional agencies and departments.
- Ensure that the survivor understands the systems in which she finds herself, including the roles and objectives of each agency and individuals involved in her response.
- Provide non-judgmental information to the victim regarding options.
- Provide educational information and resource materials on interpersonal violence.
- Advocate on behalf of the survivor's self-defined needs, decisions, wishes, questions, or concerns.
- Assist the victim with accessing and understanding University policy and university and community resources and services.
- Provide information to the victim on the dynamics of interpersonal violence, including victim-blaming and trauma.
- Provide hospital/medical and/or court accompaniment.
Q: How can I schedule an appointment with someone?
A: Please call 503-725-5672 to schedule an appointment with our Interpersonal Violence Advocate. She can be contacted directly at 503-725-5605 or ipv@pdx.edu.
Q: What if I need help after hours?
A: If it is an emergency, please call 911 or on campus 503-725-4404. You can also call the Portland Women’s Crisis Line 24-hours at 503-235-5333. They are able to answer questions, provide crisis counseling, or to accompany sexual assault victims to the hospital.
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