Supporting Survivors Through Advocacy and Specialized Care
On this episode of the Victim Service Center Podcast, wedive into the roles of different professionals who support survivors, focusing on the importance of advocacy and medical care.
In the first segment, VSC Lead Victim Advocate NicolaPrichard will share how she provides direct support and resources to our survivors. Nicola has her master’s in social work and has worked with the Child Advocacy Center in Osceola before working for the Victim Service Center ofCentral Florida.
In the second segment Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner ChrisBemis, BSN, RN, SANE-A will discuss the unique role of SANEs in supporting survivors.
In the third segment, Lead Victim Advocate Nicola Prichardis back to debunk some of the myths around sexual violence and supporting survivors. There is a prevalence of misconceptions about sexual violence that canmake it more difficult to work through their healing journey.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call our helpline at 407-500-4325. We’re here to share stories, amplify voices, and provide life-saving information and resources because healing starts with connection and you are not alone. New episodes are on the way. Subscribe on Spotify, follow us on social media @VSCflorida and visit victimservicecenter.org for more ways to learn, support and get involved. We can’t wait to connect with you!
Let’s hold space, listen, learn and heal together.
Below are hotlines we recommend:
VSC Helpline:(407) 500-4325
National SexualAssault Helpline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673
Florida AbuseHotline: 1-800-962-2873 OR visit myflfamilies.com to report online
Victim Service Center of Central Florida, Inc.
2111 East Michigan Street, Suite 210
Orlando, Florida 32806
Marketing@VictimServiceCenter.org
