The Rape Crisis Center

Client services: rcc client services include The activities of our Crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling departments. The objectives of our direct client services are as follows: 1. To reduce The immediate impact of trauma and enhance The client's ability to cope with a crisis.2. To support clients and their families as they navigate The medical and criminal justice systems and access The resources that are available in our community. 3. To help clients heal from The trauma of sexual violence and achieve positive mental health outcomes. To accomplish these objectives, we provided both short term interventions and longterm care. Our 24/7 Crisis hotline responded to 4,242 telephone calls and online chat messages. Advocates supported 567 forensic exam patients through medical accompaniment and provided case management services to 476 clients. Rcc staff counselors and interns served 245 clients and provided 1,662 counseling sessions.

Outreach and education services: by conducting outreach and education services, The rcc informs The public about The prevalence and dynamics of sexual violence in our community, while ensuring that survivors of abuse understand their rights and know how to seek assistance. During this fiscal year, rcc staff members delivered 15 public speeches and attended 17 events, reaching approximately 1,780 community members through outreach. They also offered 20 presentations attended by 117 individuals. To meet The objective of preventing violence, rcc training activities provide participants with The knowledge and skills to set boundaries and establish healthy relationships. Educators hosted 56 training sessions that drew 878 participants.