Victim Advocate

The Victim Advocacy Program of the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office provides help and services to victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking.

Are you in danger now?  Do you fear for your safety?

You can contact the victim advocate any time 24/7 at

Amber McArthur
amcarthur@sanjuancounty.org

 

About the Program

If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault/rape or stalking, help is available.  It is free and you may remain anonymous.

If you or someone you know needs more information about domestic violence, sexual assault, rape or stalking, HELP is available.

 

Contact San Juan County’s Victim Advocate:

Amber McArthur
amcarthur@sanjuancounty.org

 

Resources and Help

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TDD# 1-800-77-3224 or http://www.ndvh.org/

Utah Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-LINK (5465) www.udvc.org

Blanding, Utah: Gentle Ironhawk Shelter 435-678-2445

Shelters in Arizona https://www.womenshelters.org/sta/arizona

Utah Legal Services: https://www.utahlegalservices.org/

UT Dept. of Workforce Services: http://jobs.utah.gov

Utah Protective Order/Divorce Court Information or Assistance: http://www.utcourts.gov

UT Atty. General: Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov

Child Abuse or neglect: Child and Family Services (DCFS)
https://dcfs.utah.gov
Hotline: 1-800-678-9399

Frequently Asked Questions

No.  You may remain anonymous.  All services are Free.

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If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.

If you have a non-emergency, or want to talk to someone, contact the Victim Advocate at:

Amber McArthur
amcarthur@sanjuancounty.org

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If at any time you are in a scary situation and you fear for your safety or the safety of others call 9-1-1!

 

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If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Rape is forced sexual intercourse. It is a crime of violence. Reporting to local law enforcement may help give you peace of mind and prevent the rapist from committing another assault.

You should take advantage of any counseling service available to you. Emotional support is very important.

Remember: Do not accept blame for what another person has done to you. No one asks to be raped. Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim.

Contact the San Juan County Victim Advocate

Amber McArthur
amcarthur@sanjuancounty.org

to learn more about rape and sexual assault and the services that are available for victims.

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If someone you know is being abused you need to first address any immediate safety needs. If the victim is currently in danger ask him/her if he/she wants you to call the police or an ambulance. Once a victim’s immediate safety needs have been met, the most important thing you can do is listen. It is important to relay to the victim that “No one deserves to be abused”, and that he/she is not alone. Do not tell the victim what to do or place any negative blame on his/her actions. Let the victim know she is not responsible for the abuse, and that only the abuser can stop the abusive behavior.

 

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In San Juan County, the victim advocate is available 24/7 to help women who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/rape or stalking. The Victim Advocate can help by providing the following services:

24 hour on-call.

Crisis intervention.

Safety planning.

Court support.

Assistance filing protective orders, civil stalking injunctions and applications for Utah Legal Services and Crime Victim Reparations.

Resource referrals (shelters, mental health counseling, Workforce services, Adult Protective Services, DCFS, etc.)
Transportation as needed.

Notary Public.

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Domestic violence crimes are about power, control, domination and fear. When one person exhibits a pattern of attempting to gain power and control over someone they have or had a relationship with, by using physical and sexual violence, threats, emotional abuse, financial control, legal status, harassment, or stalking, he/she is committing domestic violence. These control factors are also used to alienate victims from their family, friends, and co-workers, providing the victim no feasible support system to leave the relationship. (Domestic violence is also known as partner abuse and spousal abuse.)

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Domestic violence used to be thought of as a family problem, a private issue in which outsiders should not get involved. The truth is, domestic violence affects everyone! Whether you are a neighbor who is hesitant to call the police or a co-worker who doesn’t want to pry, someone else’s family abuse problem is your problem also. Domestic violence occurs among all age groups, genders, races, educational backgrounds, denominations, and socioeconomic groups.

Children: Domestic violence also has a profound effect on children that witness this cycle of violence. 

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