It's not a subject people really want to talk about. But talking about it is a way to get it out in the open where it can't survive as easily!

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic Assault Awareness Month … And A Safe Haven

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in America. It’s time to talk about it.

 

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April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the U.S.. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals. But, efforts will not end in April. We plan to keep the conversation going all year long. Together we can highlight sexual violence as a major issue in our communities and reinforce the need for prevention and intervention efforts. We encourage individuals to join the conversation on how to prevent sexual violence. Sexual assault is not a women’s issue, it’s a societal issue.

Sexual assault occurs every 2 minutes and affects millions of Americans.

Sexual violence thrives in silence..it’s time ..to talk about it.

Let’s start the conversation about sexual violence prevention. Talk about it with your friends,
your significant other, classmates, co-workers, neighbors… everyone Sexual assault is not a women’s issue..,il’s a societal issue. It’s time.. to talk about it.

Please take a few moments to become a part of the solution by linking to one or more of the following
websites:

National Sexual Violence Resource Center www.nsvrc.org
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network www.rainn.org
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault www.LaFASA.org
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape www.PCAR.org
One in Four Men www.OneinFour.com
Men Against Rape www.rapeis.org
A Call to Men www.acalltomen.org

And now a little information about OASIS.

oasis is a Safe Haven for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

337-494-7273 * 1-866-570-7272

Program Services

Rape Crisis Outreach offers support services for victims of all types of sexual assault including rape,
incest, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment.


Services available to all survivors of sexual assault: men, women and children.

Services available to secondary victims.

Services available for past and present events of sexual assault.
SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE

Telephone crisis intervention is available 24-hours a day, every day. Advocates are trained volunteers
and program staff.

HOSPITAL AND LEGAL ACCOMPANIMENT

Trained volunteer counselors/advocates are available 24 hours a day to assist clients through hospital,
law enforcement, and courtroom procedures.

COUNSELING

Individual and group counseling by Master’s level and licensed counselors. (Availability depends on
caseloads. Clinical assessments for the express purpose of legal proceedings are not available. All
counseling is voluntary.)

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Trained volunteers provide crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy, supportive counseling,
information and referral services, community education, and office support services. Volunteers are
required to complete 40 hours of training and on-going in-service training.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION/SPEAKERS BUREAU

Information on sexual assault services, sexual violence prevention, and personal safety is presented by
staff and volunteers to schools, media, and organizations. Videos, brochures and flyers are provided for
use by the community.

LEGAL ADVOCACY

Information, advocacy and accompaniment is available through staff and volunteers to support clients
through law enforcement and court procedures.

TRAINING FOR ALLIED AGENCIES

Training on dynamics of sexual assault, needs of victims, victim services available and legal and media
processes.

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL

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