What does a Survivor Advocate do?

• Provide confidential support to survivors.
• Help with immediate safety needs and safety planning.
• Explain reporting options, including reports to the University (Title IX) or law enforcement.
• Provide support through Title IX and/or criminal processes if a survivor chooses to pursue them.
• Explain medical options; help survivors access medical care.
• Help connect with community resources such as Cross Timbers Family Services.
• Help connect with on-campus resources (Counseling, Health Services, Dean of Students Administrative Office, CARE Team, Tutoring, UPD, TIX etc.)
• Assist with on-campus accommodations (academic, housing, on campus employment etc.)
• Provide psychoeducation on trauma and domestic violence.
• Provide consultations to better understand options

Who do we serve?

Survivors:

• Any student who has dealt with sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment, and / or stalking. 
• It doesn’t matter when the harm occurred – sometimes students struggle with something that happened before arriving at Tarleton.

Faculty / Staff Consultations:

• Tarleton employees are mandated reporters for Title IX.
• Faculty/Staff can consult with Survivor Advocate to connect students of concern with resources.
• Student Counseling Services must report any Title IX concerns involving Faculty and Staff.
  

Why do we serve?

• Trauma disrupts every facet of a person’s life.
• It can be challenging to concentrate on academics when wrestling with the aftermath of violence.
• The reporting process can be difficult and overwhelming. The Survivor Advocate can provide clarity and support.
• We want to keep our survivors in school, working toward their dream of an education.
• Violence is wrong. Period. Survivors deserve support with getting their lives back on track and healing from harm. We can help with that process.
• BECAUSE YOU MATTER!