Text Box: Victim/Survivor Rights
Bridges:  Domestic & Sexual Violence Support (formerly Rape & Assault Support Services, Inc.)  is a non-sectarian agency, and all services are offered regardless of race, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, HIV status, marital status, age, national origin, socio-economic status, immigration status, religion, physical, mental or emotional ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or language. 
·        You have the right to respectful treatment.
·        You have the right to know and understand all rules of the organization by which you must abide.
·        You have the right to make your own decisions within the rules and policies of the organization.
·        You have the right to have complaints concerning programs and services heard.  The first step is to take the complaint to the appropriate department manager.  If no resolution is reached, you have the right to address the complaint to the Executive Director.  Staff can be reached at 603-889-0858.
·        You have the right to make suggestions and provide input on all programs and services, to have the input heard, and to receive feedback on it.
·        You have the right to have your individual information and/or records kept confidential according to NH RSA 173-C.
·        You have the right to access your individual records.
·        If you are over the age of 15, you have privileged communication with domestic and sexual assault advocates working with our organization.  You may request a copy of RSA 173-C: 1 outlining the confidentiality law.

 
  Revised 07/07
  Revised 07/07