Connect with a Survivor Advocate and Mental Health Resources

A survivor advocate is someone who provides accompaniment, helps you navigate resources, and helps create a plan. If you are unsure where to start, we highly recommend connecting with an advocate for the first step in your journey.

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UCSB CARE: Direct Connection to a Free & Confidential Survivor Advocate

Objective: to provide professionally designed services for the prevention and intervention of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and harassment. All services are free and confidential and are available to UCSB students, staff, and faculty of all identities.

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STESA: Standing Together to End Sexual Assault

Objective: Meeting survivors in Isla Vista to provide confidential counseling and support services to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.

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Domestic Violence Solutions

Objective: provide safety, shelter, and support for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and collaborate with community partners to raise awareness regarding the cause, prevalence and impact.

Who is a Survivor?

CARE uses the term 'survivor' instead of 'victim' to refer to those who are impacted by interpersonal violence and/or harassment. 'Survivor' is used…

Connect with Survivors and Healing Professionals

Survivor healing professionals are trauma-informed practicioners who provide workshops or classes to support healing through a variety of modalities…

Connect With IVCSD's Criminal Justice Investigator

Our criminal justice investigator investigates interpersonal violence crimes, and depending on mandates and/or survivors wishes, prepares a report for…

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