Sexual Assault Program
 No
one deserves to be sexually assaulted... Yet, no one is exempt.
One
in four girls and one in six boys under the age of 18 have been victims
of sexual abuse.
Sexual assault can happen to anyone regardless of age, sex or race.
Help is available - 24 Hours a Day
360-695-0501
or Toll Free: 1-800-695-0167
The
YWCA Clark County Sexual Assault Program has trained advocates to help
victim/survivors of sexual assault deal with the trauma, medical exams, law enforcement,
interviews and the criminal justice system. The advocates help victim/survivors
regain control of their lives.
The
YWCA Sexual Assault Program provides:
24 Hour Advocacy for
- In-person or phone contact
- Hospital emergency room and evidence collection
- Law enforcement & legal interviews
- Criminal court system process
Sexual Assault Support Groups for
- Adult Women
- Non-offending parents of victim/survivors
- Teen women
Individual Therapy
Licensed
therapist works with women & men ages 13 and up
Community Education
If you are interested in advocating or volunteering possibilities,
please contact the Sexual Assault Program Office at 360-696-0167
or aflory@ywcaclarkcounty.org.
Click here for information from our 2007 Benefit Luncheon on the "Top 10 Ways to Keep Our Children Safer."
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Do you need help?
Call 360-695-0501
(toll-free 1-800-695-0167)
Our Mission: To build a community of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. The YWCA focuses on empowering women, preventing violence and eliminating oppression.
What We Do: Over 10,000 people served each year, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse; youth aging out of foster care; homeless preschool children; and women in jail. |
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YWCA Clark County, 3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
Telephone: 360-696-0167 Toll Free: 800-695-0167
For
more information, e-mail info@ywcaclarkcounty.org.
To volunteer, e-mail: aflory@ywcaclarkcounty.org
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A United Way Community Impact Partner |
