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Learning from Each Other's Mistakes As an advocate at HAVEN who has sat with many victims, I am writing this post from a heart that is yearning for a better way.  From a place of seeing the same mistakes being made over and over again. Harmful mistakes that do not have to take place.  I write this as one who has walked with these churches, elders, victims, and families.  As one who has helped these churches understand, as one who has worked in the trenches with many tears and

As domestic abuse victim advocates, our primary responsibility is to provide support, guidance, and resources to those impacted by abuse. We aim to help victims regain control of their lives and rebuild in a safe environment. There are 2 things that are the most important in regards to this work: First, advocates should always maintain the utmost of confidentiality, and second, advocates should never make a decision for a victim, but instead, be there to help walk with the vi