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Agency Information 1/23/2018 3:25:53 PM Page 4 of 22 2. AGENCY INFORMATION (Be Very Brief and Concise) Please provide the following information about your agency (2 pages OR LESS): a) Years in Operation, Date of Incorporation (Month/Year): 44 years in operation. Founded in September 1974. Incorporated in December 1978. b) Agency’s Purpose/Mission (no more than a few sentences): Our mission is to stop sexual violence and its impact through support, education, and advocacy. We envision a world free from sexual violence and all other forms of oppression. c) Types of Services the Agency Provides (bullet format): Client Services: All services – including individual therapy – are free, confidential, trauma-informed, and available in both English and Spanish.  Crisis intervention services via 24-Hour Help Line including: o Emotional support, active listening, safety planning, suicide intervention o Accompaniment to the hospital, to make a report to law enforcement, to court, etc. o Information and referrals; case management as needed  Support groups and workshops o Traditional, discussion-based groups organized around trauma experience (e.g., a group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse) or demographics (e.g., a group for LGBTQ+ survivors) o Alternative healing groups organized around an activity such as yoga, arts, meditation, etc.  Bilingual Therapy – On-site licensed mental health professionals provide individual therapy sessions for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones in English and Spanish. Community Education:  Safe Touch – Our original safety education program for preventing child sexual abuse victimization is presented annually in every elementary school in both local school districts plus a number of independent schools and private groups (pre-K through 5th grade).  Start Strong – Our multi-session, evidence-informed primary prevention program empowers students to stand against sexual violence in their schools and communities, preventing the perpetration of sexual violence (7th and 9th grade).  Parent & caregiver education – Our programs utilize both primary prevention and risk reduction strategies, teaching parents and caregivers concrete steps and practical tips for preventing, recognizing, and responding to child sexual abuse.  Professional training – We provide custom trainings on the dynamics of sexual assault, providing trauma-informed care, and basic guidelines for providing effective support. We also offer technical assistance to organizations working to develop response and prevention protocols. d) Agency’s History with Providing These Services: The OCRCC has provided crisis intervention services for survivors of sexual violence since 1974. Our highly qualified staff members regularly attend continuing education trainings and review new research to ensure that we are providing the best level of trauma-informed care. Additionally, we have the most comprehensive volunteer training program in the state. With more than 60 hours of training, our volunteer crisis Companions – along with our staff – provide expert support and advocacy services to over 650 clients each year. Both qualitative and quantitative data show the high success level of our client services. As a leader in the field, our Client Services team regularly provides consultations for other anti-violence agencies. We have presented at state-wide and national conferences; provided one-on-one consultations for agencies seeking advice; and offered trainings for victim service providers, healthcare professionals, and others on best practices for trauma- informed care. Additionally, we created a train-the-trainer program and accompanying manual on how