Crisis Response
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
24 - hour accompaniments to hospitals, courts and law enforcement agencies
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We will be there to support you when or where ever in Hudson County you need our service(s).
This service is available every day to individuals who have experienced a sexual assault within the last 5 days. Our Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates respond to the hospital (Christ Hospital or Hoboken Medical Center) and support survivors during this difficult time.
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Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate (CSVA)
Counseling for individuals and support groups for survivors and their significant others.
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A person who responds and understands. These are compassionate and trusting individuals who received special training. They are available 24-hours, and are ready to listen, support and provide helpful resources. A CSVA person provides non-judgmental support and options in the form of crisis intervention via a 24-hour hotline and/or medical and legal accompaniments.
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Be a CSVA Volunteer
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We provide tools to comfort, educate and empower.
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We offer a free 40-hour Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate (CSVA) training to individuals who are interested in becoming volunteer advocates with Hudson SPEAKS. This training gives individuals the knowledge and tools to provide direct services through:
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Helpline counseling to survivors of sexual assault and their significant others
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In-person accompaniments to hospitals, courts and law enforcement agencies
Advocates comfort and provide important information to help survivors regain control of their lives. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer CSVA and have the willingness to learn, we welcome you to contact at 201-795-8375
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179 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Office: 201-795-8741
Education and outreach: 201-795-8559
Fax: 201-418-7025
HudsonSPEAKS@Carepointhealth.org
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Against Sexual Violence
179 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Office: 201-795-8741
Education and outreach: 201-795-8559
Fax: 201-418-7025
HudsonSPEAKS@Carepointhealth.org
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Learn more:
BEGIN BY BELIEVING.
We are just a phone call away.
24-HOUR SEXUAL VIOLENCE HELPLINE
201-795-5757