Support to Survivors of Institutional abuse
Did you ever spend time in an institution?
Industrial School – Reformatory– Magdalene Laundry –
County Home – Mother & Baby Home
Sage Advocacy is here to provide:
Sage Advocacy will act on your behalf: independent of family members, service providers, churches or state agencies
SAGE ADVOCACY WILL HELP YOU TO…
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Have your say on the thingsthat affect your life
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Make your own decisions
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Have your wishes genuinely considered
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Maintain maximum control over your affairs (financial, living situation and health care)
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Understand and explore your options and choices
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Have your rights upheld when dealing with public bodies
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Fill forms and make online applications for services
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Deal with times of significant change in your life
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Access support services in accordance with your individual needs
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Make a complaint.
If you are having trouble with any of the things below – or if it’s something a bit different that you are dealing with – contact Sage Advocacy for support.
Housing needs
Financial abuse
Confused about money matters
Addiction issues
Home adaptations
Health issues
Loneliness or isolation
Coming to terms with abuse
Social welfare issues
Migrating or moving back home
Difficulty dealing with forms
Home care and nursing home issues
Information about legal issues
Where many people have the same issuewe will try to change the system causing the problem.
Sage Advocacy has been grant aided by the Department of Education to develop its information, support and advocacy services for survivors of institutional abuse