Reframing how we think, speak, and restore justice within our community.
OUR POLICY ADVOCACY
Shifting cultures and transforming systems toward a restorative ecosystem.
Volare supports all survivors of crime through legal, therapeutic, and advocacy services—but we don’t stop there. In order to best serve survivors, our work must make the transition from one-to-one to one-to-many, implementing systematic change at the community, state, and federal level. This unwavering pursuit is marked by strategic public policy advocacy, innovative partnerships to better serve marginalized communities, and trauma-informed community trainings. Use this page to uncover new projects, resources, and news dedicated to survivor-defined justice.
BELIEFS ROOTED IN FACTS
Current systems are not adequate to meet the diverse needs of survivors—particularly those from underserved communities.
Just 7% of elder abuse survivors receive help following a crime.
Which can lead to a loss of assets, emotional distress, or further harm.
Transgender folks are 4X more likely to experience victimization
In their lifetime compared to their cis-straight counterparts.
BLACK WOMEN ARE 35% MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
Compared to white women, yet they are less likely to seek help or go to the hospital.
44% of lesbians and 40% of gay men have experienced sexual violence
Compared to 35% of straight women and 21% of straight men.
GUIDES AND RESOURCES
Education is one of the most empowering tools to survivors.
We can all become better partners, allies, and neighbors by increasing public awareness on survival rights, services, and referral networks.
resources for
all survivors
Understand your rights as a survivor throughout the legal process.
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resources for
Elders
Learn how to spot and prevent elder abuse, resources for elders, and legal referrals.
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resources for
Youth & Students
Learn about Title IX and the Clery Act, and implications and your rights as a student-survivor.
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resources for
LGBTQIA+
Learn risk factors, how to create a safe space, and must-have resources for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Identity Theft
Learn about identity theft laws and what to do if your identity is stolen.
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INITIATIVES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Finding innovative ways to support survivors.
While we support all survivors of crime, there are moments in time when we have the opportunity to support underserved communities or victimizations.
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RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Supporting survivors of crime who don’t want to engage with the criminal legal system.
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VICTIM LEGAL NETWORK OF DC
Supporting survivors who need legal referrals outside our scope of services.
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COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Supporting survivors of gun violence (in partnership with MedStar Health).
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THE IDENTITY THEFT ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Supporting survivors of identity theft.
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ELDERLY SURVIVORS AND DC TROV
THE DISTRICT’S COLLABORATIVE TRAINING AND RESPONSE FOR OLDER VICTIMS
Supporting survivors of elder abuse, financial exploitation and abuse later in life.
HATE CRIME SURVIVORS AND SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS
Supporting families of homicide victims and hate crime survivors.
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YOUTH SURVIVORS
SUPPORT AND LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR YOUTH
Supporting violence, sexual assault, and stalking survivors ages 13–24.
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COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND OUTREACH
Embedding trauma-informed principles into the foundation of our community.
Volare regularly hosts trainings for law enforcement, prosecutors, attorneys, partners, and allies. To request a special training, please contact us.
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Overview of Volare’s Services
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Sexual Assault 101
Domestic Violence 101
Know Your Rights: Crime Victims' Rights and the Criminal Justice System
Know Your Rights: Civil Protection Orders
Know Your Rights: Title IX and Clery Act
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Sexual Assault Nurse Examination 101
Crisis Intervention Skills
Trauma-Informed Approaches to Responding to Sexual Assault Disclosures
Trauma-Informed Communication
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Trauma-Informed Approaches for Working with Survivors of Crime
Declination Meetings: A Victim-Centered Approach
Campus Police Training: Complying with Title IX and Clery Requirements
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Supporting Survivors of Crime & Trauma Through Pro Bono at Volare
Representing survivors in Crime Victims’ Rights cases
Representing survivors in Title IX & Clery Act cases
Representing survivors in Civil Protection & Anti-Stalking Order cases
Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Your Clients
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Identity Theft and Fraud
Elder Abuse Prevention
Responding to Subpoenas and Court Orders for a Crime Victims’ Mental Health Records
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Trauma-Informed Interviewing
Trauma-Informed Communication
Trauma-Informed Lawyering
Trauma, the brain, and behavior
Vicarious Trauma
If you are interested in a training, please submit the following form.
PODCAST
Listen to the TraumaTies Podcast.
TraumaTies: Untangling Societal Harm & Healing After Trauma is a podcast that creates space and conversations to dissect the structural and systemic knots that keep us from addressing trauma.
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