BATP is a non-profit; community based social service agency providing a variety of services, including shelter, to families in need and public education/crime prevention activities in the Greater Bay Area and surrounding areas. We service those impacted by family violence and sexual assault (including stranger and non-stranger sexual assault).
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Services Offered
> 24 Hour Crisis Hotline - Bay Area Turning Point has a 24 hour/7 days a week crisis hotline that is manned by trained staff and volunteers that provide explanation and access to all of BATP services and helps callers explore options and learn about community and legal resources.
> Crisis Intervention - 24 Hour assistance following the assault when the survivor is at police stations, hospital emergency rooms, school campuses, churches and place of employment.
> Emergency Accompaniment/Crisis Intervention Bay Area Turning Point provides 24 hour/7 days a week advocacy for victims of stranger or non-stranger sexual assault to the police departments and/or hospitals. In the emergency room, an Advocate can explain the medical procedures needed for prosecution of a sexual assault or domestic violence case. The Advocate will bring fresh clothing, personal care products and will stay with the assault survivor through the emergency room process; if shelter is needed, the Advocate will provide transportation to shelter.
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This is a non-profit agency.
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