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School based prevention education program focusing on building skills in assertiveness, communication, and decision making to decrease the likelihood a child will become a victim of sexual assault. Also, provides community education to raise awareness about topics related to sexual violence.
Provides crime prevention education.
Provides educational programs and self-help parent support groups for the purpose of decreasing the occurrences of abuse and neglect.
Services include support group, court advocacy, parenting classes, emergency order of protection, crisis intervention, batterers intervention program, and sexual assault prevention.

Services

Sexual Assault Prevention

Temporary emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and accompanying children. Emergency needs such as food and clothing can be provided while in shelter, if needed.24 hour crisis line provides support, info and confidential emergency services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Client advocacy is available to help support individuals through crisis, such as assistance in applying for Department of Health and Human Services economic assistance programs, finding a new place to live, or for emotional support and talking through options.

Legal advocacy provides assistance with filing domestic violence and harassment protection orders, legal referrals, help in finding legal representation, and court accompaniment.

Medical advocacy offers referrals and accompaniment as needed.

Bilingual advocacy provides immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. To reach a Spanish-speaking advocate, contact the Spanish line or stop in at the Crete office to speak with a Spanish-speaking advocate.

Information and referrals provided regarding assistance outside of Hope Crisis Center.

Community education programs offered free of charge on topics such as: domestic violence, sexual assault, bullying, good touch/bad touch/secret touch, teen dating violence, date rape, violence in the media, sexting, domestic violence and the effects on children, sexual assault and the effect on children, and others.

Services

Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Dating Violence Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Bullying Prevention

Provides confidential, free services, counseling, advocacy and shelter to victims and children of domestic violence and victims and significant others of sexual assault, as well as awareness and prevention education to the community.

Services

Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Abuse Counseling
Families/Friends of Individuals With Sexual/Love Addiction Support Groups
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Offers direct services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence and human trafficking in the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Iowa.

Services

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Services

Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Support

RSAC Prevention Educators are available to present professional trainings to organizations, companies, agencies, and schools. Educators have curriculum for many presentations but are open to new topics.

Professional Trainings Offered Regularly:

- RSAC Services & Referral

- How to Respond to Disclosure

- Childhood Abuse

- Typical Sexual Development vs. Red Flag Behavior

- Responding to Sexual Harassment

- Sexual Assault and Abuse

- Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy

- Trauma and The Window of Tolerance

- Self Care: Boundaries for You and Your Client

Services

Personal Safety Education
Child Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Services

Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
An adult education program provides information on how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

Sexual Assault & Family Emergencies (SAFE) is a sexual assault and rape crisis center. Services include:
- 24-hour hotline
- Medical/legal advocacy
- Short and long term individual counseling and group therapy
- Educational programs for schools and the community on awareness, body safety, bullying, dating violence, and internet safety

Services

Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those in need. Services include a crisis line available 24/7, advocacy for individuals, support groups for adults and children, shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and referrals to community supports.

Can also provide protection order application assistance and legal advocacy.

Services

Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Dating Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual assault services at WIRC-CAA include: - 24-hour crisis line. - Medical advocacy. - Legal advocacy. - Counseling to survivors of sexual assault. - Prevention education. Services are also offered for significant others and/or family members.

Services

Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
Sexual Assault Prevention
Advocacy
Sexual Assault Counseling
Provides the following services as it relates to Sexual Assault: - 24-hour confidential hotline. - Individual counseling. - Group counseling. - Advocacy and prevention education.

Services

Sexual Assault Prevention
Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
Advocacy
Sexual Assault Counseling
Program that provides resources, counseling, and mentoring to youth and young adults who are at-risk or survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The program focuses on teaching coping mechanisms and life-skills needed for a healthy recovery.
Provides sexual violence education and awareness.

Services

Sexual Assault Prevention
Provides sexual assault prevention information.

Works to reduce the incidents of child sexual abuse through public awareness and education. The ads are a "call to action" encouraging adults to call or go online for free materials that educate adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

HELPLINE is a national toll-free number for community based referrals that will immediately route callers to an information and referral service representative, who can provide referrals to sexual abuse resources in the local community.

PARENT EDUCATION & GUIDANCE through community partnerships.

STEWARDS OF CHILDREN is a sexual abuse prevention training program that provides front-line training for organizations and corporations that serve children and youth.

INFO and PRODUCTS including 5 Steps booklets, Rack cards, Risk Management Essentials and much more.

WEBSITE features recent articles on child sexual abuse, book suggestions, mandatory reporting laws, a Darkness to Light sponsored internet radio talk show and access to educational materials.

Services

Child Abuse Prevention
Parenting Materials
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Provides prevention activities and training to help build effective prevention efforts in the community. School Based Prevention Programs: Kindergarten through 12th Grade: Body safety lessons are intended to teach valuable safety skills, in an age-appropriate format and fulfill the Erin's Law mandate. College: Preventionists are available to speak at college campuses - at club meetings, events, and during lectures. Student Advisory Committee: A student-led group that is committed to ending sexual violence and changing social norms within high schools. The committee is composed of students from different high school across the county who meet and plan social events for their peers to raise awareness about sexual harm. Committees are active in both Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Training for Educators: Body Safety Training: Provides training for educators who work with children from grades PreK to 3rd grade. Training will help fulfill the Erin's Law mandate. Participants learn tips and tricks on how to present an age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention lesson. All resources and materials required for these lessons will be provided to the schools. Mandated Reporter Training: Provides training that help educators better understand their responsibilities and protections as a mandated reporter while learning how to make an effective report of suspected child abuse/neglect. Signs and symptoms of sexual abuse will also be discussed. Community Based Prevention Programs: TruSelf Empowerment: Provides a program that recognizes the importance of planting seeds of empowerment at an early age to help diffuse many of the challenging issues girls will face during their teens years and beyond. Discussion topics include: health friendships and relationships, positive self-esteem and body image, healthy assertiveness, identifying goals and dreams, loving your "self" first, working with emotions, etc. Shine From Within: Helps high school-aged girls feel positive and empowered in developing their identity as successful young women. Equips young women with important life skills and provides a space for them to feel heard and valued without judgment. Discussion topics include: healthy relationship and forgiveness, positive self-esteem and resilience, healthy assertiveness, identifying goals and dreams, personal values, positive body image, social media, etc. Yoga for Healing: Series aimed at improving participants' relationships with their body and mind through gentle stretches, meditation, and attention to the present moment. Talking to Your Kids: Parents learn different strategies on how to talk to their child(ren) about topics such as appropriate touch, boundaries, body safety, etc. Parents also learn how to spot symptoms of sexual abuse and helpful ways to handle disclosures. Training for the Community: Community workshops are designed based on the needs and context of each group and are highly interactive to engage, stimulate, and challenge the participants. Clove Alliance has worked with middle and high school students, university students, parents, law enforcement, hospitality staff, sports teams, businesses, and the general public to provide training. Some workshop topics include: What is Consent, Healthy Relationships, Bystander Intervention, and Healthy Masculinity.
Stepping Stones is a sexual assault program focused on empowering survivors, their families, and their friends on the path of healing. Services include: - Confidential phone counseling and support. - In-person individual and family counseling. - Medical and legal advocacy to sexual assault survivors (all genders, no exclusion), their family and friends, regardless of when abuse/assault happened. - Assistance obtaining civil no contact orders and stalking no contact orders. - Education on sexual assault for professionals and others in the community. - Bullying and sexual assault prevention programs for all ages. - Prevention Education for K-12 students as part of Erin's Law. - Sexual Assault Survivor's Support Groups. Specific groups include: - Aid for Healing: Group for survivors with autism or intellectual disabilities. - College-Age Survivors. - Grounds for Hope: Group for survivors who identify as women. - LGBTQIA+. - Male Survivors: Group for survivors who identify as male. - Teens.

Services

Sexual Assault Prevention
Support Groups
Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
Volunteer Opportunities
Sexual Assault Counseling
Protective/Restraining Orders
Advocacy
Community Prevention and Education: Provides speakers, trainers, prevention and educational information to community organizations, such as schools, law enforcement, churches, businesses, etc. concerning body safety, internet safety and dating relationships.
Safe place for children to be interviewed by a forensic interviewer and receive forensic medical exams.

Referrals to mental health services and support groups and following the case through the legal system.

Community educational presentations.

Assist parents in reporting abuse or following up on reports already made.

Hair testing and medical exams to determine if a child has been exposed to illegal drug, gather evidence, and access safety plan.

Services

Child Advocacy Centers
Sexual Assault Treatment
Child Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention

Temporary emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and accompanying children. Emergency needs such as food and clothing can be provided while in shelter, if needed.24 hour crisis line provides support, info and confidential emergency services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Client advocacy is available to help support individuals through crisis, such as assistance in applying for Department of Health and Human Services economic assistance programs, finding a new place to live, or for emotional support and talking through options.

Legal advocacy provides assistance with filing domestic violence and harassment protection orders, legal referrals, help in finding legal representation, and court accompaniment.

Medical advocacy offers referrals and accompaniment as needed.

Bilingual advocacy provides immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. To reach a Spanish-speaking advocate, contact the Spanish line or stop in at the Crete office to speak with a Spanish-speaking advocate.

Information and referrals provided regarding assistance outside of Hope Crisis Center.

Community education programs offered free of charge on topics such as: domestic violence, sexual assault, bullying, good touch/bad touch/secret touch, teen dating violence, date rape, violence in the media, sexting, domestic violence and the effects on children, sexual assault and the effect on children, and others.

Services

Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Dating Violence Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Bullying Prevention

Crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Crisis line available 24 hours.

Emergency shelter, food, transportation, and limited financial assistance.

Advocacy for medical, legal, and economic needs.

Information and referrals.

Public awareness and community education programs.

Resource library.

Services

Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Child Sexual Assault Prevention