Sexual Assault Recovery Assistance
The sexual assault program's philosophy is that sexual assault is not a private problem but one which must be recognized and responded to by the community. The program specifies sexual assault as a crime of power and aggression demonstrated in violence (and violation) against those in minority positions - mainly women and children. The program however, also recognizes that men can be, and are, assaulted as well.
The purpose of the program is to provide support, advocacy, counseling and assistance to victims of sexual violence and their families. In addition, the program functions to promote community awareness and education about the nature of sexual assault and its impact on society.
Specialized services are offered for victims (adults, teens, and children) of sexual assault & abuse, incest, molestation, and sexual harassment.
Services are provided for:
- Victims from age four and up.
- Men, women and children, whether victims or friends and
family of the victim.
Services include:
- 24-hour, 365 day crisis phone line:
- Short term individual and family crisis counseling
- Support groups
- Courtroom and police station accompaniment
- Emergency shelter and emergency room advocacy
- Emergency financial assistance (for increasing safety)
- Professional in-services and educational materials
- Public education and prevention
- Counseling for women, men, teens, and children over 4.
Support Groups:
* Adult sexual assault/violence
* Adult survivors of child sexual assault
* Teenage survivors of sexual assault (ages 14 to 17)
* Friends and family of sexual assault survivors
For more information or to register, call:
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