Advocacy & Counseling
The advocacy and counseling organizations section provides national and local groups to help you navigate your journey to a place of healing and legal accountability. Reread the Abuse of Faith and Biblical Support sections for additional guidance.
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GRACE
Empowering Christian communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse.
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RAINN
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization—a great site for many resources.
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NSVRC
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center works with male survivors of sexual abuse.
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MaleSurvivor
MaleSurvivor supports men sexually abused & assaulted as a child or adult.
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The National Crime Victim Bar Association
Helping Crime Victims Pursue Civil Justice.
Boz Tchividjian
Boz Tchividjian's career is dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment to seek justice against perpetrators and responsible institutions. He's an experienced litigator who now mainly represents abuse survivors across the US. Before his career as a civil litigator, Boz created the first Sex Crimes Division and served as Division Chief as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida's 7th Judicial Circuit.
As the grandson of the late Dr. Billy Graham, Boz has a unique knowledge and understanding of the common and uncommon institutional and cultural dynamics that are prevalent within so many protestant faith communities. Boz uses this knowledge to benefit his clients when working to ensure that such institutions are held legally accountable for the abuses his clients have suffered.
Boz, in addition to being the Founder of GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment), is also its former Executive Director.
GRACE is a non-profit organization that helps faith-based organizations respond to sexual abuse allegations and educate them on how to safeguard vulnerable individuals. Boz, an abuse expert, co-authored The Child Safeguarding Policy Guide and scholarly articles. He's quoted in prominent media outlets and is also an adjunct professor at Stetson University.
Mitch Little
Mitch Little, a Partner at Scheff & Stone, counsels individuals and business organizations in state and federal courts in Texas and beyond, emphasizing cases involving securities fraud. Having a variety of experience dealing with victims of oil and gas promotional fraud, Ponzi schemes, and all types of investment theft, Mr. Little has represented investors from all over the United States. Mr. Little has represented clients in disputes across various industries, including real estate, construction, retail, manufacturing, and technology.
Scheef & Stone Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers® Lists
Scheef & Stone is thrilled to announce yet another significant accomplishment within our firm: 14 of our legal professionals have been personally selected by their colleagues to be included in the prestigious 2024 Best Lawyers in America® listings. During this exceptional assembly, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mitch Little for his exceptional contributions.
Education: Juris Doctor, University of Texas School of Law, and Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Government, Harvard University,
CHAD PATTERSON, LCSW
I see therapy as the opportunity to connect with people in their distress and forge a collaborative partnership to see wholeness emerge for the whole person. Therapy is about you and your family, and I believe you are the expert on you.
For over 20 years, I’ve worked with teens, adults, couples, groups, and organizations to help them define and reach their goals. Since 2020, I’ve been a social worker engaged in counseling settings. I hope to work with you on your journey, too.
Education: Texas State University, MSW
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Our counseling practice offers a unique collaboration between an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and a Registered Nurse.
We help teens, adults, and couples with educational and therapeutic services to provide wrap-around care for those experiencing extraordinary challenges — including anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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