CARDV SUCCESS STORY

In 2008 CARDV did Orders of Protection for a client and her fiance that were being stalked and terrorized by an ex-boyfriend.  This man had shot out the tires on their vehicle and the lights on the front porch of their home. An advocate from CARDV went to court with them both and saw them through the process to Full Orders of Protection.  We continued to meet with them to work on safety planning as well as how to cope with growing stress and anxiety. 

            The perpetrator in this case subsequently had several pending criminal charges. Pursuing criminal charges can be a long and exhausting process. We continued to support and advocate for our clients with Law Enforcement and the Prosecuting Attorney's office while this case worked its way through the criminal justice system.  This perpetrator continued to terrorize the couple by showing up at their home and evading law enforcement for months. Because of this, our clients were constantly in state of anxiety and fear and began missing work.  CARDV was able to provide a cell phone, gas cards, Walmart cards, medications, and food.  These resources, as well as emotional support, boosted the clients' resilience and helped them stay afloat through an immensely stressful time.

            Months later the perpetrator was arrested and jailed. We provided court advocacy and more gas cards which allowed the clients to get back and forth to all court hearings and trials. The support and healing they had been offered throughout this process strengthened them when giving their victim impact statements at his trial, which was additionally healing for them.   Finally over in 2010, the monetary, emotional, and psychological support that CARDV provided helped them survive their victimization and allowed a successful journey through the criminal justice system.