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how to refer a client to victim advocacy
Victim advocacy services are completely voluntary, meaning survivors choose if, when, and how they wish to work with our department.
If you are seeking advocacy services for yourself, click here to schedule an appointment.
If you are a 小黄鸭视频 faculty or staff member and a student or colleague asks you for help connecting with victim advocacy services, you can refer them by filling out our or emailing us with the information below.
To: va@usf.edu
Subject: Victim Advocacy Referral
CC: [Survivor's Email]*
*If a survivor does not identify a safe email method for them, do NOT CC them on the email
Body:
Hello,
I am emailing to refer a [student/staff member] for Victim Advocacy services. They have identified that they want services and they were aware prior to this referral that I would be reaching out on their behalf. Their name is (full name), their U# is (U# here if available), and they would prefer to meet on the (Tampa/St. Pete/Sarasota) campus for any in-person appointments. Their nickname is (nickname here if applicable). They have confirmed the following methods of communication are safe:
Email: Email: [Survivor's Email] Phone: [Survivor's Phone Number]
Sincerely,
[Your Name]