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Make a Referral

how to refer a client to victim advocacy

Victim advocacy services are completely voluntary, meaning survivors choose if, when, and how they wish to work with our department.

If a student or staff member identifies that they are wanting victim advocacy services, you can complete our or email us with the following information:


To: va@usf.edu 

Subject: Victim Advocacy Referral

CC: [Survivor's Email]*

*If a survivor does not identify a safe email method for them, do NOT CC them on the email

Body:

Hello,

I am emailing to refer a [student/staff member] for Victim Advocacy services. They have identified that they want services and they were aware prior to this referral that I would be reaching out on their behalf. Their name is (full name) and their U# is (U# here if available). Their nickname is (nickname here if applicable). They have confirmed the following methods of communication are safe:

Email: [Survivor's Email]

Phone: [Survivor's Phone Number]

Sincerely,

[Your Name]