by Laura De La Paz, LPC-1
An act of kindness from a stranger can have long lasting effects on a person. It could be helping with car issues on the side of the road or being there for someone in a time of crisis. In the last few years alone, sexual assault has been a crisis that has increased across the nation. The #MeToo movement has inspired victims and survivors to speak out and share their stories. This has resulted in more individuals learning that one of their loved ones has been affected by sexual violence at some point in their lives and they in turn want to take action and get involved in the movement. When a victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or child abuse goes to a hospital in Hays or Caldwell counties, the HCWC sends an Advocate to be with them. The Advocate can be a staff member, intern, or a community member. This is our Hospital Emergency Advocacy Response Team (HEARTeam).
