Our field advocates are available day and night to accompany the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) or the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) to Domestic Violence crisis calls. The field advocate’s only role in these crisis situations is to advocate for the victim. Field advocates are able to provide immediate crisis intervention and safety planning. They collaborate with law enforcement agencies to acquire emergency orders of protection, find safe places for the victim to go, and ensure that next steps in the criminal process are clear to the victim. Our advocates can also transport victims to Domestic Violence shelters, and provide emergency cell phones. These crisis calls can be highly emotional, and our field advocates are there to respond to the full breadth of the situation with compassion and empathy.