Which of the following is a role of the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate?

• A. Diagnose medical injuries
• B. Provide legal representation
• C. Assess safety
• D. Prescribe medications

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is what a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate does in supporting a survivor. An advocate focuses on safety, information, and connection to resources, helping the person assess immediate risk and plan steps to stay safe. Assessing safety is central because it guides what happens next—whether the survivor stays where they are, goes to a safe place, contacts support services, or seeks medical or legal help. This role is about empowerment and coordination, not medical treatment, legal representation, or prescribing medications.

Diagnosing medical injuries is something medical professionals handle, not an advocate. Providing legal representation isn’t within an advocate’s duties; they can offer information about legal options and accompany the survivor, but formal representation comes from lawyers or legal aid. Prescribing medications is a medical task requiring a licensed clinician. So the safe, appropriate fit for an advocate’s role among these options is assessing safety.