"I am a supportive and caring person by nature. I can empathize with the trauma and overwhelming experience a survivor of sexual assault is dealing with. The training provided by the Union County Rape Crisis Center prepared me for the reality of serving survivors by way of role plays for hotline calls and in-person accompaniments. I encourage others to sign-up to become a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate (CSVA) because our presence and advocacy can help them through a traumatic experience."
CSVA Bridgette
"My personal experience inspired me to become a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate. Participating in the training with the Union County Rape Crisis Center prepared the team for the various scenarios we could expect to encounter on a hotline call or in-person accompaniment. Advocating for survivors is important because they often feel they don't have a voice. In those moments, we stand beside them educating, empowering, and supporting them. I would encourage anyone with compassion to sign up! Knowing you get to be a part of an individual's healing journey is truly a blessing."
CSVA Taisha
"If you have a true passion for helping others in their time of need, this could be a role for you. As a CSVA, my empathy and compassion help in providing support and comfort to those who contact the Union County Rape Crisis Center for services. Being able to provide them the tools to further empower themselves is all due to the training and mentoring we receive and rely heavily on. We welcome anyone interested in committing to serving in our communities and hope to continue the UCRCC's mission."
CSVA Bianca