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- EIN 03-0284577
- (802) 864-0555
- Po Box 92 Burlington VT 05402-0092 USA
- www.hopeworksvt.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Mental Health, Sexual Abuse Prevention, Sexual Assault Services, Women, Womens Rights
Mission: Hope works, inc. Is dedicated to ending all sexual violence. We are committed to serving the chittenden county community through the continued provision of our services, and to being a leading voice in the state of vermont for meaningful change in law and society. We provide crisis counseling and advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. Our education outreach work strives to change attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate and condone the cycle of violence. We constantly seek to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse community, and welcome all to our agency.
Programs: Hotline & advocacy: trained staff and volunteer advocates provide crisis support, ongoing emotional support, information and referrals through the hotline. Advocates are also available to accompany survivors to the hospital for rape exams and to police stations for those who choose to report. In addition, trained volunteers operate a chat line which provides web-based, survivor support and advocacy. In addition staff provide regular support groups as well as clinical therapy services for those impacted by sexual violence. Hope works, inc. Served 977 survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones during fiscal year 2017.
education & outreach: activities to raise awareness about sexual violence and safety through workshops, education events and public awareness campaigns. During fiscal year 2017, hope works, inc. Provided education, awareness and violence prevention workshops to 4,567 residents of chittenden county, vermont.