SAOP is required to report abuse that occurs to individuals over the age of 60, as well as to adults with developmental disabilities to the appropriate social service agencies. If you choose to call our hotline, please ask the advocate any clarifying questions you may have to be sure you understand this policy before sharing any confidential information.

  • Complete and file an application for victim’s compensation
  • Register to be notified when perpetrators of violence are released or moved to a new facility
  • Resolve Crises
  • Receive Emotional Support
  • Connect survivor with needed resources and services in their communities (e.g., counseling, housing, and other benefits)
  • Schedule an appointment for in-person advocacy
  • Accompianment for medical appoinments
  • Help in reporting to law enforcement
  • Talking through options
  • Help finding emergency shelter
  • Transporation to emergency shelter
  • Help filing protection orders
  • Emotional support and safety planning
  • Explain your rights as a victim of crime
  • Assist in developing a safety plan for you and your family
  • Accompany you during police reports
  • Divorce
  • Civil Protection Orders (CPOs)
  • Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
  • Applying for free legal assistance for those who qualify
  • Emergency custody
  • Assure any physical injuries acquired are cared for
  • If desired, receive treatment to prevent pregnancy or STIs
  • To collect any evidence, regardless if you want to report to law enforcement
  • Referrals for alcohol, drug, case management and mental health services
  • Referrals for legal services/attorneys
  • Housing/shelter referrals
  • Food banks and clothing options
  • Title IX complaint filing
  • CPO against harasser
  • Educational accommodations (e.g., classroom changes, dorm changes, extension on assignments, etc.)
  • Increase community awareness about the occurrence of sexual and interpersonal violence within our service area
  • Decrease in relational violence perpetration and victimization
  • Title VII compliant filing
  • CPO against harasser in workplace
  • Civil court accompaniment