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Sexual Assault Counseling Services
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING
REACH offers confidential counseling for individuals who have experienced sexual assault. Sessions are led by a trained counselor, and are held in a quiet, safe, supportive environment. Therapy sessions can be for one time, or ongoing for a period of weeks.
In addition to individual counseling, support groups for victims of sexual assault/abuse meet at various times as well. These groups usually last for an hour, and are also confidential.
For additional information on sexual assault services:
- Marsha Griffin, LPC
- (828) 631-4488
- mgriffin@reachofjackson.com
- Beth Farris, LPC
- (828) 631-4486
- bfarris@reachofjackson.com
VICTIM ADVOCATE SERVICE
In addition, we offer a Victim Advocate service free of charge to victims and their families as they go through the legal process of obtaining a safe environment for themselves.
This service is does NOT provide legal advice, but instead provides the presence of an individual who acts as support/advocate for the victim as they attend hearings, interface with law enforcement, file legal papers, etc.
Services may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- completion of forms such as Protective Service Orders and Victim Compensation forms
- networking with law enforcement, Legal Aid, and other agencies to ensure the victim's safety
- accompanying victims to court as a support presence (this does NOT include giving legal advice; that is the job of your attorney)
- referral to additional sources of help
For additional information about victim advocacy:
- Laura Palmer, Victim Advocate
- (828) 631-4488
- victimadvocate@reachofjackson.com