Stars

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Sexual Trauma and Assault Response Services

To Promote a world without sexual violence through education regarding sexual violence issues; providing services to victims/survivors and all those affected, and by inviting our communities to join us in these efforts.

The Rape Crisis Program has been in existence for over 25 years. It is the only agency in El Paso that provides crisis intervention outreach and follow-up services to victims of sexual violence.
Our Program Services include:
*A 24 hour, 7 - day a week confidential hotline (915) 779-1800.
* Crisis intervention for victims of sexual assault and their families at the hospital ( Sierra Medical Center and William Beaumont Army Medical Center.) These services are available to victims of all ages, including child victims of sexual abuse. This service is provided to stabilize and support, victims of sexual assault, provide emotional support and assist them in dealing with the trauma of assault.
* Provide short - term individual supportive counseling and support groups for both victim and significant others.
* Provide crisis intervention and support sessions to young victims of sexual assault through school outreaches.
* Provide support for victims' and their families throughout the legal system through court accompaniment.
* Identify, recruit, and train volunteers as Crisis Support Advocates for victims of sexual assault. (This 40-hour training includes values clarification, listening skills, crisis intervention in sexual assault.) Our primary objective is not to get a "statement" from the victim, but to let him/her know they are believed and safe; and there is an agency that will help them through the trauma.
* Provide public education on issues concerning sexual assault and its prevention to the El Paso and Ft. Bliss communities, including sensitivity and advocacy training to law enforcement and community agencies relating to sexual assault.
*Ensure that all victims of sexual assault are notified of possible victims compensation benefits.
*Provide information and referrals to victims of sexual assault while linking them to necessary services.

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We will be training new volunteers starting soon.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.