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Hotlines are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Advocates assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, their families and friends, as well as social service professionals seeking information. Callers in life-threatening situations receive confidential assistance on options for immediate safety. Spanish-speaking counselors and TTY for the hearing impaired are available. The Shelter provides short-term emergency housing in a safe, confidential location where victims of domestic violence can begin to recover and plan for a life free of violence. Shelter staff provides individual counseling for clients and their children, along with information and referral services. Domestic Violence Victim Response Teams (DVVRT) are volunteer victim advocates who have received extensive training and work with police departments in local municipalities to respond to reported incidents of domestic violence. Team members meet with victims to provide resources and support at the police station. All 13 municipalities in Mercer County have active teams that provide this essential service to victims in their communities. Sexual Assault Support Advocates are volunteer victim advocates who work to enhance the victim-centered approach that is now standard for providing services to sexual assault victims. Operated through the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) includes Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, law enforcement officers and Sexual Assault Advocates. Advocates are available to provide information and referrals as well as support for victims during a forensic exam at a medical facility. The Capital Health System at Mercer and Fuld in Trenton and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton are sites for sexual assault examinations in Mercer County. Special waiting areas for victims and their significant others, private exam rooms and medications that are free of charge are just some of the victim-centered services available. |
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