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Qi/esfonfca .Oiite/a/otitton ^hoiect <br />cone. (METHODS) <br />If no «rruc has bcsn made, or If there Is a substance abuse, <br />advocates will arrange for a more appropriate meeting time and <br />place. The crisis phone is available betveen the weekday <br />hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. <br />The police chiefs have comBltted their departments to this Intervention <br />process. The police response Includes: Clear departmental guidelines <br />on arresting when probable cause exists; contacting Westonka Intervention <br />irtien an arrest Is made; referring victims to the project even If an arrest <br />has not been made. <br />Westonka Intervention arranges child care and transportation whenever <br />necessary In order to maximize the accessibility of court services for <br />victims. The project will escort victims and offenders to support groups. <br />Arrangements and transportation to shelters, hospitals and housing is also <br />provided. <br />m' <br />- <br />■'i 'T.- <br />Volunteers contribute their time to Westonka Intervention In other ways <br />besides being crisis advocates. A volunteer manages the crisis hotline <br />daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A newsletter la published for the <br />purpose of keeping Westonka Intervention volunteers, supporters, and <br />board members Informed. Trained volunteers speak to local groups and <br />organisations. A volunteer coordinates the monthly advocate schedule making <br />sure the schedule flows smoothly and victim record sheets are being sent <br />in. This volunteer keeps close contact with each advocate offering help <br />where needed. <br />/f <br />« ^ e ^