Beacon of Hope Crisis Center has trained domestic violence advocates who offer support and guidance without judgement.

Availability:  Our office hours are 8:30-4:30 PM and we have extended crisis line coverage until 1:00 am daily.  Our victim advocates are available to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims.  We are an advocacy and referral crisis support center.  We are not a 24/7 provider and we are not a shelter.  We do have collaborative partner referral resources to which we refer victims that need immediate assistance outside of our available hours of operation.

Domestic Violence Advocacy Services

Court Advocacy/Criminal Justice Support:
  • Updates to the victim on criminal case within the criminal justice process
  • Assistance to victims in connecting with their assigned advocate within the prosecutor’s office on detailed information regarding their case
  • Help to victims with preparation of a Victim Impact Statement
  • Accompaniment to court for criminal cases, protective orders or CHINS cases
  • Assistance to victims with filing for a protective order
Crisis Intervention:
  • Accompaniment to the hospital
  • Accompaniment to the police station
  • Support through the initial crisis phase and the recovery process
Case Management:
  • Help to victims with creation of a safety plan
  • Help to victims with the Crime Victims Compensation Application
  • Resource information and referrals (medical assistance, legal assistance, shelter/housing, employment, clinics, counseling/support groups)
  • Provide appropriate follow-ups