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Rape Crisis Center Fact Sheet
About the Center
- founded in 1974 by the Chapel Hill chapter of the National Organization for Women.
- has locations at the intersection of Franklin Street and Estes Drive in Chapel Hill and Millstone Drive in Hillsborough.
- employs five full-time and seven part-time staff members.
- currently the only program in the Triangle area that exclusively addresses rape crisis and sexual assault.
Services Offered
- 24-hour Crisis Line – free and confidential service for female and male survivors of sexual violence, their friends and family members. Trained male or female volunteers called companions answer this line and provide support.
- Support Groups - free and confidential support groups that provide education, mutual support, sharing and encouragement. The groups are led by two trained facilitators and typically meet once a week for eight to twelve weeks.
- Community Education - educational programs and outreach about the incidence, awareness, and prevention of sexual violence to children and adults throughout out Orange County.
- Sexual Assault Response Team – collaboration among representatives from law enforcement, the medical community, UNC-Chapel Hill, the district attorney's office and other agencies to improve care for those who report sexual assaults.
Services Provided from July 2007-June 2008
- 400 clients were served. This includes primary survivors, secondary survivors, professionals who work with sexual violence survivors and other referrals.
- 9,595 people were reached through 610 community education programs and outreach events.
- 17 participants received services through spring support groups.
- 43 clients were served through the therapy program.
- The Latin@ Services program supported 42 clients. This is an increase from 19 from the 2006-07 fiscal year.
