Wellington Rape Crisis was established in 1978 by a small group of women who identified, and responded to, a community need by creating a support network for women survivors of rape and sexual abuse. Today we are an Incorporated Society and registered charity who provide support to women and gender diverse survivors of sexual violence. We are available to work with survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their family and whanau. Our definition of rape and sexual abuse is very broad and includes any form of unwanted physical, verbal, or visual sexual contact. Our services are available to women, sex and gender minorities* this is on a purely self identification basis. We can provide information and support for family, friends and whanau of clients regardless of gender. Some of our services staff have particular experience and training in working with those in the trans community, but we can also help people find other services if a referral is more appropriate. We operate with a volunteer Governance Group who are responsible for the strategic direction and financial oversight of the organisation, and are accountable to our membership base. We do not work with people under the age of thirteen, but are happy to provide referral to the local agency that does. Anyone is welcome to contact us with questions about our services.
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Counselling Services - We provide counselling at no charge to survivors of rape and sexual abuse. We can offer ACC counselling and treatment, or general counselling for those who cannot or do not wish to go through ACC. We have fully qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists available for ACC work.
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Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Pro-bono
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