Causes: Mental Health, Sexual Assault Services

Mission: To ensure that victims of sexual violence, and their families, receive the support they need to heal

Results: This year we helped the community establish a child advocacy center in New London County.

Target demographics: victims of sexual violence

Direct beneficiaries per year: 792

Geographic areas served: eastern Connecticut

Programs: Provided comprehensive services to 709 victims of sexual violence. Services included: crisis intervention & trauma counseling, medical & court accompaniment and advocacy; 78% of clients were female, 22% were male, 31% of our clients were children, 14% were college students, 54% were adults, and 1% were senior citizens. Provided educational support and materials to parents regarding child assault prevention, healing, and recovery. Provided services to 903 callers through our 24-hour hotline. Provided primary prevention training to approximately 1,200 men in eastern ct in an effort to reduce the incidence of sexual assualt.