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Trauma-Informed Forensic Care

By conducting forensic medical exams in a trauma-minimizing environment, we support survivor well-being and preserve evidentiary integrity, because reducing re-traumatization increases cooperation and accuracy in legal processes. This strategy prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of survivors during forensic exams by integrating trauma-informed principles—such as choice, control, and comfort—into medical procedures. Unlike standard forensic protocols that may inadvertently re-traumatize, this approach ensures clinical rigor while centering survivor experience, enhancing both health outcomes and justice engagement.

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organizations running this strategy · 1

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • 24-Hour Crisis Helpline Amberlys Place
    direct service
    Operates a 24-hour crisis helpline for individuals to speak with an advocate and receive immediate support.
  • 24-hour crisis helpline Amberlys Place
    direct service
    Operates a 24-hour crisis helpline and hotline for individuals to speak with an advocate and access immediate support.
  • Crisis Helpline Amberlys Place
    direct service
    Operates a 24-hour crisis helpline for individuals to speak with an advocate.
  • Crisis Helplines Amberlys Place
    direct service
    Operates a 24-hour crisis helpline for individuals to speak with an advocate and receive emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals to mental health services.
  • Crisis Intervention and Support Services Amberlys Place
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    Provides on-call, on-scene crisis intervention and support services to over 3,000 victims annually, including those affected by child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services include emergency assistance, legal advocacy, forensic interviews, and forensic medical exams.
  • Crisis Intervention and Support Services Amberlys Place
    direct service
    Provides on-call, on-scene crisis intervention and support services to over 3,000 victims annually in Yuma, Arizona, including those affected by child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services include emergency assistance, legal advocacy, forensic interviews, and forensic medical exams.
  • Crisis Intervention and Support Services Amberlys Place
    direct service
    Provides on-call, on-scene crisis intervention and support services to over 3,000 victims annually, including those affected by child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services include emergency assistance, emotional support, and referrals to mental health services.
  • Crisis intervention and emergency response for abuse victims Amberlys Place
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    Provides on-call, on-scene crisis intervention, emergency needs assistance, and immediate support to over 3,000 victims annually, including those affected by child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services are delivered through a coordinated crisis response team.
  • Domestic Violence Program Amberlys Place
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    Operates a domestic violence program in Yuma, Arizona.
  • Domestic violence program in Yuma, AZ Amberlys Place
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    Operates a dedicated domestic violence program in Yuma, Arizona, providing localized crisis response and support services.
  • Emergency and basic needs assistance Amberlys Place
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    Provides emergency needs support including food, clothing, and emergency shelter to abuse victims as part of comprehensive crisis response services.
  • Emotional Support and Referrals Amberlys Place
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    Offers emotional support, crisis intervention, and tailored referrals to mental health services through trained professionals, including operating support groups for survivors.
  • Forensic Interviews Amberlys Place
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    Conducts forensic interviews for victims, including video interviews, to reduce re-traumatization and strengthen prosecution cases.
  • Forensic Interviews Amberlys Place
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    Conducts forensic interviews for victims of abuse, including video interviews, to reduce re-traumatization and strengthen prosecution cases.
  • Forensic Medical Exams Amberlys Place
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    Provides immediate, on-site forensic medical exams and injury assessments in a trauma-informed environment.
  • Forensic Medical Exams and Interviews Amberlys Place
    direct service
    Conducts immediate, on-site forensic medical exams and injury assessments, along with video interviews, in a trauma-informed environment to reduce re-traumatization and strengthen prosecution cases for victims of abuse.
  • Forensic services for abuse victims Amberlys Place
    direct service
    Conducts forensic interviews and on-site forensic medical exams, including injury assessments and video interviews, in a trauma-informed environment to reduce re-traumatization and support legal prosecution.
  • Legal Advocacy Amberlys Place
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    Assists victims in understanding their legal rights, obtaining Orders of Protection, and provides court escorts, as well as general legal advocacy support.