Sexual
Assault Program
Ending
the Silence of Sexual Assault
Focusing
Families is committed to providing survivors of Sexual Assault and
their families a safe place to share, learn and become empowered
in the process of healing. We are here to help you heal.
Myths
About Sexual Assault
- Sexual
assault occurs only among strangers.
- Sexual
Assault only happens to women and not to men.
- The
victim provokes sexual assault.
Facts
About Sexual Assault
- Over
50% of all sexual assaults involve acquaintances or friends.
- Over
90,000 men are victims of sexual assault each year.
- Someone's
actions or dress cannot send a message "asking for sexual
assault". Studies show that 71% of sexual assaults are planned
in advance, regardless of a person's demeanor or apparel at the
time of the assault.
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Program
Features
Victim's
Program
Crisis
Hotline
Service 24 hours - 7 days per week
Crisis
Intervention
Assistance with immediate physical and emotional needs relating
to sexual assault crises
Individual
Counseling
Face to face counseling
Emergency
Lodging/Shelter
Accompaniment
Services
Medical,
Legal and Social Services
Community
Education
Involvement
and presentations in community, schools and social services
Professional
Education
Trainings
involving law enforcement, criminal justice, medical, human services,
clergy, and other professions
Volunteer
Program
Training of volunteers to help provide advocacy in crisis
intervention, accompaniment and follow-up services to victims of
Sexual Assault
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