Advocates For The Truth February Update
News
New pro bono Executive Director
Pro bono Executive Director, Dr. Natalie Bolin, DSW, LCSW began on January 15th, 2024. Dr. Bolin has been in the field of social work for the past 27 years in the areas of domestic violence, Child Protective Services and Behavioral Health. As a social worker, Dr. Bolin’s experience has ranged from emergency response investigator, court liaison, trauma therapist and executive management. She has been a licensed clinical social worker for 12 years specializing in trauma therapy, addiction medicine and is well versed in the laws that govern confidentiality and ethical practice.
Hotline Update
1500+ survivors have called and utilized the Advocates therapy resources and hotline. 700+ perpetrators have been named. We are continuing to vet allegations that have not already been released to the public.
Therapy Payments
If you are a survivor of CSA or SA of the Truth, anywhere in the world, AFTT will pay for your therapy. For help and resources, please email us at advocatesforthetruth@gmail.com or via our contact page
Reporting
If you are a survivor of child sex abuse or sexual assault, please call our international and national hotline to speak with private investigator, Cynthia Liles + 1 (503) 334-6866.
BBC Article
In January the BBC published an extensive article covering the extensive abuse worldwide including interviews with survivors and AFTT co-founders.
Reporting Standards
AFTT works under the ethical provisions of our certifications and licenses. All reports are investigated under the AFTT umbrella, and AFTT works hand in hand with law enforcement.
All reports that come in through AFTT are offered survivor and communal care. If you have reported to other parties, please note that these reports have not been given to AFTT. Other parties holding information without providing survivor care can hinder active investigations, survivor care, and clinical process.
AFTT urges any and all international and national survivors who are in need of care to reach out to AFTT at any time for support and communal care via our survivor form
AFTT has applied for 1.3 million in grants via the Department of Justice for investigative and legal services for Sexual Assault survivors.
Fund Recovery Update
Fund Recovery is a network of trauma therapists for survivors nationally and internationally, they offer:
Inpatient and outpatient treatment worldwide.
Accelerated care for survivors which decreases the wait time for services.
A telehealth line for all survivors to access care.
Discounted provider prices that are negotiated on behalf of the survivor.
Financial assistance and scholarships for trauma therapy, inpatient and outpatient services.
A mental health advocate who can be a liaison for insurance, treatment providers and other supports.
Survivors with or without insurance can utilize Fund Recovery’s network to access discounted rates for trauma therapy and mental health services.
Survivors can return to Fund Recovery at any time for continued care.
Fund Recovery will also assist survivors not needing financial help with finding appropriate trauma therapy and care.
Little Hooves Update
In 2024 there will be 5 all-inclusive five-day equine experiences for survivors.
If you would like to attend, please email advocatesforthetruth@gmail.com
Little Hooves has raised $106,000 YTD.
Little Hooves has a goal of $200,000 for 2024 to provide continued care for each attendee.
Advocates For The Truth Finances
2023 Year End Matching Campaign
Our Year End Holiday Matching Campaign raised $50,300. Thank you to each and every donor who contributed.This Year End Matching Campaign was lead by Jeanette Herting with generous donations from Jeanette Herting, Daniel and Shanna Faulkner, Earl and Jennifer George, Sara Mitchell, Shona Ferch, Elda McGrath and Susanna Ryan Matingou.
Donations
To avoid online fees and enabling your donation to have more impact, checks can be mailed to:
Advocates For The Truth
1109 SW 1st Ave
Ste F418
Canby, OR 97013
Expenses
Costs of AFTT overhead include but are not limited to:
Legal costs
Investigative fees
Wages for 2 full time staff from outside the community to support the investigation
Travel for investigative work
Fund snapshot of 2023 - Jan 2024:
$425,000 Raised via AFTT 2023-present
($126,000) Survivor Care/Therapy expenses
($95,900) Investigation & Admin expenses
$203,100 Approx. balance
AFTT Staffing Needs
Please note that AFTT is in need of more staff to expand our services, worldwide survivor care and investigations. Since 2023, Cynthia Liles and Lauren Rohs have been volunteering. Under AFTT Executive Director, Dr. Bolin, additional paid staff positions will be needed to sustain the mission of AFTT long-term.
Survivor Care Costs
Many people are not aware of the costs associated with therapy as a result of child sex abuse and sex abuse crimes. Of course these costs vary due to service provider and national or international location. On average, the following rates apply:
5-day inpatient: $4,000 - $10,000
Month of Inpatient $30,000 - $50,000
Month of Outpatient $12,000 - $15,000
Trauma Therapy $250 - $450 per session
International Trauma Therapy $150 - $250 per session