Original sentence: A rape advocate is an individual, employed or volunteer, who works directly with victims of sexual assault, advocating on their behalf during the hospital procedures and informing them of their rights and the local resources available to them.Hospital staff that portray understanding and helpful behavior may leave the victim a sense of control and a positive outlook on their future in spite of their experience.Nurses, doctors and hospital staff are often trained to deal with the emotional well-being of rape victims.Rape advocates often play a role in the recovery of rape victims.Rape advocates trained through local social service agencies and  sexual assault recovery programs.The individuals that work closely with victims during the aftermath are often the first people the victim sees after the traumatic event and can play an important role in their recovery
Edited sentence: A rape advocate is an individual who works directly with victims of sexual assault.A victim of rape may come in contact with various advocates during their recovery and the legal process.At times, the advocate who meets the victim at the hospital or who answers their call for help (via a sexual assault crisis line) is not the one who will stick with them during the entire process, although it is possible to request this at some agencies.Hospital staff that portray understanding and helpful behavior may leave the victim with their dignity, a sense of control, and a positive outlook on their future in spite of recent events.Nurses, doctors and other hospital staff are expected to treat rape victims with respect, compassion and empathy.Rape advocates are individuals who advocate on the behalf of the victims during the hospital procedures, and inform the victim of their rights and the local resources available to them.Rape advocates play an immeasurable role in the recovery of rape victims.Some rape advocates are employed, while a large number are volunteers.The individuals that work closely with victims during the aftermath play an influential role in their lives, as they are often the first people the victim sees after the traumatic event.They are generally trained through local social service agencies and programs that focus on sexual assault and domestic violence recovery