Sexual Assault Spouse Resource Center Inc

Programs: Clinical programthe clinical program continues to serve primary and secondary, as well as adult and child victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and stalking. Sarc provided clients in crisis 488 crisis intervention sessions, where they were able to learn about establishing a safety plan, formulate a short term action plan, and receive information and referrals. Sarc counselors provided 1,046 counseling sessions to adult clients. Children's counselors helped children in 230 counseling sessions.

residential programin an effort to help survivors prevent homelessness and promote self-sufficiency, sarc provides a 28-bed crisis shelter. Research has found that 38% of domestic violence victims became homeless after they separated from their abusive partner. An additional 25% indicated that they had to leave their homes during the year following the separation for both safety and financial reasons. In fy 2015, sarc provided 9,472 abuse-free bed nights to 69 adults and 57 children.

legal programhelping domestic violence survivors access legal representation is imperative to helping survivors flee from their abusive partners. The legal department attorneys and staff accompanied clients to 99 hearings for temporary and final protective orders, divorce and custody proceedings and criminal trials. Attorneys represented clients in 241 court proceedings. Staff conducted 713 crisis counseling sessions and 936 safety planning sessions. 97% of sarc's clients seeking a protective order received one.

community outreach and education the outreach program provides training, presentations and education on the prevention and effects of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.