Victims of violence often face barriers to getting help, and Gilbert leaders say a new center aims to change that. The new Gilbert Advocacy Centerwill allow survivors to access interviews, exams, advocates and support services without having to leave Gilbert for help. Gilbert leaders say phase one will open this fall.
Trinity Donovan, the center’s director, said a centralized location is key to removing barriers that stop victims from seeking help.
“So often that’s a big barrier for people in our community that without a centralized location, they don’t know where to turn,” Donovan said…