Law Enforcement Advocates provide immediate services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence who have filed a police report and who are interesting in filing a report. The LEAs also serve as a community resource and often receive telephone calls from concerned friends and family members.
After a victim files a police report, the advocate attempts to make contact with the victim and then offer community based resources as well as emotional support. The advocate provides in-person support when a victim needs to seek medical attention or is interested in filing a police report. In addition, many of the advocates offer court accompaniment during Restraining Order hearings, bail hearings, trials and other related criminal matters.
The LEA Program is a collaborative effort between Day One, local Domestic Violence agencies, and several Police Departments. These initial initiatives were supported by the Violence Against Women Act funds.
The following is a list of Police Departments that have advocates available:
Barrington/Bristol/Tiverton/Warren LEA
(401) 289-2022 x104 |
Middletown LEA
(401) 842-6500 x7099 |
Central Fall LEA
(401) 727-7411 x3129 |
Newport LEA
(401) 845-5732 |
Coventry LEA
(401) 826-8915 |
Northern Rhode Island LEA
(401) 766-3628 |
Cranston LEA
(401) 477-5040 |
Pawtucket LEA
(401) 727-9100 x783 |
Cumberland LEA
(401) 333-2500 x1016 |
Providence LEA
(401) 243-6344
(401) 243-6338 (Bilingual: English/Spanish) |
East/West Greenwich LEA
(401) 886-8600 x6108 |
Warwick LEA
(401) 468-4372 |
Johnston LEA
(401) 757-3133 |
West Warwick LEA
(401) 821-4323 x114 |
Lincoln LEA
(401) 333-1111 |
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