DRAFT

What does a SAFEPLAN advocate do?
* Conducts risk and needs assessments with victims of domestic violence;
* Informs victims so that they may explore their legal rights and options in civil and criminal court proceedings;
* Assists victims with protective order paperwork;
* Answers questions about the protective order;
* Develops a safety plan with victims;
* Explains the court process and the protective order law;
* Offers victims information and education about domestic violence;
* Gives victims resource referrals; and
* Provides in-court advocacy.

**SAFEPLAN advocates are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice, but are able to provide a referral to an attorney if one is needed.**

All SAFEPLAN services are offered free of charge.