The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center's mission is to provide crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling for all those affected by sexual violence and provide prevention programs through community outreach and education.
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Services Offered
Direct Victim Services
Primary Survivors SAVA provides services for all men and women who have experienced a sexual assault during their lifetime. Healing after a sexual assault can be a difficult and complex process. Though each and has their own way of coping with traumatic situations, some reactions are common after experiencing sexual assault.
Child Survivors SAVA's services are offered to survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. If your child has been a victim of sexual abuse, you may feel a range of emotions and the need to process them.
The following services are available to you as you walk down the path of healing with your child: Individual therapy Group therapy Secondary survivor workshop 24-hour rape crisis line Support throughout judicial proceedings involving your child's case Additional advocacy services
Secondary Survivors Sexual violence affects more than just the victim. It affects the loved ones of the survivor as well. Learning that someone you care about has been victimized takes an emotional toll. You may be struggling with your own emotions about the assault. We're here to help. Call us for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Fees and Payment
All of SAVA's direct services are offered free of charge or based on a sliding-scale fee for service.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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