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Sexual Assault Services - JCC Campus Advocate

"Ongoing support to survivors of violence through the Title IX process, can provide court and law enforcement accompaniment, assists with filing orders of protection and connect individuals to additional on- and off campus resources. The campus advocate also works to empower peer prevention programs to include the development and implementation of Respect Integrity Support and Empowerment (RISE). RISE is a student lead group that provides peer prevention and education workshops on critical topics such as sexual violence, dating violence, bullying and mental health."

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24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm)

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Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601

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Safe Shelter

VAC operates a residential home that provides emergency safe housing to individuals (and their dependent children) in crisis. The home is also a licensed shelter for homeless females and their dependent children. Staffed around the clock every day of the year, the shelter is handicap accessible and provides a safe and secure environment for all residents. Residents can expect all the amenities they would have at home, including a kitchen and dining area, living room, kids play area, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, personal lockboxes, attached garage, food and toiletries.

Victims Assistance Center

24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm)

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Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601

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Sexual Assault Services - Mental Health

"The VAC Therapy Program provides supportive and crisis counseling, as well as mental health therapy specific to victims of crime. These services are implemented through individual, group and family therapies.  Any person who is a victim of a crime, past or present, may be served under at least one of the programs offered through VAC."

Victims Assistance Center

24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm)

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Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601

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Sexual Assault Services - Safe Harbor

Provides case coordination and advocacy for youth, under the age of 24, who have been the subject of commercial sexual exploitation.Survivors have access to services including: Medical care, Mental health counseling, Financial assistance, Emergency shelter, Other basic living and safety needs

Victims Assistance Center

24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm)

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Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601

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Sexual Assault Services - SANE

"The SANE Program at VAC contracts Registered Nurses for our Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. The SANEs are currently responding to the emergency departments at Carthage Area Hospital, River Hospital, Samaritan Medical Center, and Lewis County General Hospital. When a patient who has been sexually assaulted arrives at the emergency department, the hospital notifies our 24-hour hotline and an on-call SANE and an advocate will respond to conduct a forensic rape exam on the patient."

Victims Assistance Center

24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm)

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Erin Fazio

Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601

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Domestic Violence Services - Legal

Assistance with orders of protection, advocacy, support, and understanding other legal matters.

Victims Assistance Center

24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm)

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Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601

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Domestic Violence Services - Mental Health

"The VAC Therapy Program provides supportive and crisis counseling, as well as mental health therapy specific to victims of crime. These services are implemented through individual, group and family therapies.  Any person who is a victim of a crime, past or present, may be served under at least one of the programs offered through VAC."

Victims Assistance Center

"24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm) "

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"Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601"

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Domestic Violence Services - Case Management

"This is achieved by first finding out what the clients’ needs are by completing an assessment. Case Managers then partner with area organizations to get the needs of the clients met. Common needs include securing housing, assisting with getting food and medical benefits, getting children enrolled in school, and taking clients to medical appointments."

Victims Assistance Center

"24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm) "

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"Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601"

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Domestic Violence Services - Advocacy

"When an individual seeks help they first meet with an advocate who provides supportive counseling, assistance with completing OVS applications, assistance with custody and order of protection petitions, restitution, information and referrals for services, accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and court appearances. When ongoing, long-term, support is necessary the client is referred to an agency case manager for additional support and assistance."

Victims Assistance Center

24 HR Hotline - 315-782-1855 Office: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30 (Closed 12:30 - 1:00pm)

Contact:

Office - 418 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601

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