For the last three weeks or so, I've been training to take a volunteer position with my local sexual assault response center, working on the crisis hotline. The program was rigorous, as the state requires 40 hours of training in order to receive the certification. While the workload wasn't incredibly difficult, from an academic perspective, due in no small part to having an incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable instructor, the emotional load was often tough to process. I'm going to let it all sink in and write about it soon, as writing is perhaps the best catharsis I know.
In the meantime, if you've got a bit of extra time or money and would like to know what you can do to help, or if you or someone you know could use some help, you can find the Hearts of Hope website here.
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