Advocacy comes in many forms and is utilized in many professions. Advocates can work independently but often they work collaboratively alongside many professionals such as law enforcement, nurses, case managers and many more. Trauma informed care is essential when advocating for victims of violence. Understanding the physical, emotional and neurophysiology impact victimization has on clients will better equipped advocates and case managers to provide strengths-based services that are client-centered. Strong interdisciplinary teams are vital to ensure victims of violence are offered resources that support their healing. Being collaborative and trauma-informed can help professionals develop better screening, assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and follow-up care. Doing those well when working with victims of violence can help prevent re-traumatization and help build stronger resilience in clients and professionals.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Summarize advocacy in victimization.
2. Prepare attendees with skills to become more trauma informed while advocating for clients.
3. Recognize similarities in the roles of advocates and case managers to build stronger interdisciplinary teams while supporting victims of violence.