Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault24 Hour Crisis Line - 1-877-727-3225
Trained peer crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to provide support and guidance for men, women, children and teenagers who are in need.
Barbara Saville Women's Shelter-Business OfficeThe Barbara Saville Women's Shelter provides a safe and secure living environment for women and children seeking refuge from domestic violence and/or, who are homeless due to unforeseen circumstances and situations.
They house victims of various types of abuse.
Due to the nature of the facility, intakes are conducted at the Barbara Saville Business Office which is located at 1208 N. Douty Street; the location of the Barbara Saville Women's Shelter is kept confidential.
Court AccompanimentKCAO's trained Legal Advocate, Intake Specialist assist clients with obtaining protective orders, accompany clients to court, police interviews or other legal settings, and provide referrals and references as necessary per each individual client's case.
Legal AdvocacyKCAO's trained Legal Advocate (and in some cases the Intake Specialist and the Victim Services Coordinator) assists clients with obtaining protective orders, accompany clients to court, police interview or other legal settings and provides referrals and references as necessary per each individual client's case.
The Legal Advocacy Program deals with domestic violence, restraining orders, referrals to other companies and court accompaniment.
Rape CounselingTrained advocates provide support and referrals to victims and are available to accompany the victim through the healing process.
Professional therapy by a licensed therapist is also provided to the sexual assault victims.
Rape Prevention EducationThe Crisis Services Department provides Kings County residents with prevention education workshops.
These workshops are available for free. Must call in advance for easier scheduling possibilities.
There are six (6) workshops and they are as follows:
Child Abuse PreventionChild Sexual Abuse: What it is, Identifying Factors and How to Deal with itSexual Assault/Rape EducationDate rape drug informationSelf Defense/Assertiveness and Domestic violence: the cycle of violenceSexual Assault Response Team (SART)Trained volunteers and/or staff respond as the advocate for the sexual assault victim in the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
Advocates also provide referrals to the victims and are available to accompany the victim through the legal process.
Professional Therapy by a licensed therapist is also provided to the sexual assault victims.
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