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DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 1/23/2018 3:25:53 PM Page 8 of 22  Freedom House Recovery Center: Cross referrals. We offer joint support groups for survivors of SV who also struggle with addiction.  Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County: Cross referrals.  Law Enforcement: We provide victim advocacy services during law enforcement interviews and investigations. We partner with local law enforcement agencies to provide professional training to patrol officers and investigators on responding to crimes related to SV.  Legal Aid of North Carolina: Cross referrals, particularly through the Battered Immigrant Project.  LGBTQ Center of Durham: Cross referrals. Joint support groups. We offer training and technical assistance (TTA) on trauma-informed service provision.  NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault: We have jointly developed training programs and manuals for NCCASA to disperse to anti-violence agencies across the state.  Orange Correctional Facility: We provide crisis counseling at the prison. We also provide accompaniment to the hospital if an inmate needs a sexual assault forensic evidence kit (“rape kit”).  Orange County Domestic Violence Needs Assessment Planning Committee: We participate on this committee to evaluate and address needs of violence survivors.  Orange County Health Department: Cross referrals. We participate in their Latino Health Coalition in order to improve health outcomes for Latinos in Orange County.  Orange County Multi-Disciplinary Team: OCRCC attends MDT meetings with the Department of Social Services, the District Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement, Guardian ad Litem, and other providers to review child abuse cases, coordinate response, and ensure better judicial outcomes.  Orange County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART): The OCRCC coordinates the county- wide SART, bringing together representatives from local law enforcement, the District Attorney’s office, UNC Hospitals, UNC-Chapel Hill, and other local agencies to improve the overall community response to SV survivors. The goal is to collaboratively provide the best system of care for survivors needing services through a variety of local departments. Meeting monthly, SART receives training, shares experiences, and addresses issues as they arise.  Salvation Army – PROJECT FIGHT: Cross referrals. We participate in their Rapid Response Team of the Triangle together in order to address the needs of trafficking victims in our area.  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: o We work closely with the Carolina Women’s Center, specifically with the Gender Violence Services Coordinators (GVSCs), in providing appropriate support for student survivors, partnering on community events, and serving on joint prevention and response committees. o Since UNC hired the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator (IVPC) in 2009, we have maintained a strong relationship to assist their work with educational programs to prevent SV and relationship abuse on campus. o We participate on the UNC Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Task Force. o We work with the Dean of Students Office to provide services and to advocate for student survivors. o We have worked with UNC’s LGBTQ Center to provide cross referrals and to present joint education and training programs. o We provide education programs to UNC faculty and staff, classrooms, student groups, and Greek organizations. o We provide service-learning opportunities for students. With student volunteers and interns, the OCRCC is able to maximize our outreach and services while students gain invaluable professional experience. o OCRCC advocates accompany student survivors to Campus Health Services when they need medical attention and/or a sexual assault forensic evidence kit (“rape kit”) completed.