The Archuleta
County Victim Assistance Program (ACVAP) is a private
nonprofit organization. Our primary mission is to assist
victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. We
work to ensure victims rights are exercised and needs
met.
Through the support of grants,
donations, fund-raising efforts and volunteers ACVAP
provides the following services:
- Immediate crisis intervention available
24 hours a day by an advocate trained to listen and
provide support. After hours phone number is 264-2131.
- Court Advocate to explain the criminal
justice system and assist with civil restraining
orders.
- Emergency transportation to safe
shelter. Shelter provided by the SW Safehouse.
- Advocates to assist with other
community agencies and supportive organizations.
- Information and referrals.
- Speakers and trainers to provide
community education.
We recognize that domestic
violence is a repeating pattern and that recovery from
either domestic violence or sexual assault can be a
lengthy process. While our advocates are not
professional counselors, they do understand. They
are trained to assess your needs identify and discuss
your options, access available services and provide
information and referrals to other agencies available
to help with your long-term issues. ACVAP also has
a court advocate on staff to explain and assist with
the legal process, including help with filing of restraining
orders. |
