Legal Services - Understand your options

A BARCC legal advocate helped me talk to my boss and find out what the policies are at my work.

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What a Legal Advocate can do for you

Many survivors feel like they have no options, rights or choices after an assault. Legal Advocates can help you understand your options. If you want to better understand,

Reporting to the police
The criminal justice system
Options for staying safe
Pursuing a case in civil court
Your school’s policies
Your employer’s policies
Your rights as an immigrant

What services do Legal Advocates provide

Legal Advocates can,

Talk to you on the phone or meet with you in person, once or many times.
Go with you to the police station.
Go with you to court.
Refer you to a lawyer.

Who are BARCC Legal Advocates

Legal Advocates are lawyers and rape crisis counselors with specialized legal training. They work with 250 clients each year. They work with the police, district attorneys, and the courts to assure that survivors get the best possible care.