Violence, Sexual violence & Exploitation |
Definitions and understanding violence - you have the right to live free from violence.
JFG’s advocates and lawyer are available to support teenage girls (12-19 yrs) in response to all forms of violence, sexual violence and exploitation. We believe that teen girls are the experts of their own lives, experiences and needs. We stand beside girls and young women to empower them to make the decisions that are right for them in response to violence.
Support and advocacy we can provide includes:
Please contact us if you need assistance in response to violence in your home, by a partner, friend or any adult in a position of trust (teacher, social worker, counsellor, medical professional, or other). We can help you understand your options and decide what steps you want to take.
JFG’s advocates and lawyer are available to support teenage girls (12-19 yrs) in response to all forms of violence, sexual violence and exploitation. We believe that teen girls are the experts of their own lives, experiences and needs. We stand beside girls and young women to empower them to make the decisions that are right for them in response to violence.
Support and advocacy we can provide includes:
- Legal advice and information about your rights and options
- Crisis support
- Safety planning
- Hospital accompaniment
- Police accompaniment and Third Party Reporting
- Referrals to support and counselling
- Legal advocacy and court accompaniment throughout the legal process
- Assistance connecting to victim protection and supports after court
Please contact us if you need assistance in response to violence in your home, by a partner, friend or any adult in a position of trust (teacher, social worker, counsellor, medical professional, or other). We can help you understand your options and decide what steps you want to take.
