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MAIN APPLICATION • Carolina Outreach: OCRCC and Carolina Outreach provide cross - referrals. Additionally, OCRCC is hosting a support group for male survivors at Carolina Outreach during FY15 -16. • NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault: In FY12 -13 and FY13 -14, the OCRCC collaborated with NCCASA to create a training program for establishing a comprehensive support group (SG) program. With our program as a model, we created a manual, guidelines, and training module, and OCRCC staff provided trainings to other anti - violence agencies on creating a SG program. We also partner on other projects, especially professional development and staff training. • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: • Since UNC hired the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator (IVPC) in 2009, we have maintained a strong relationship to assist their work in preventing sexual violence (SV) and relationship abuse on campus. • OCRCC staff members sit on the Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Training and Education Task Force (SARVTAE), which provides education and resources to the UNC community. • Following national attention, UNC has worked to improve their response to SV. OCRCC staff served on the Title IX hiring committee, participated in a task forces, and provided consultations to various campus departments. • We work with the Dean of Students Office to provide services and to advocate for student survivors. • We work closely with the Carolina Women's Center in providing appropriate support for students, partnering on community events, and serving on joint committees together. • We provide education programs to UNC faculty and staff, classrooms, student groups, and Greek organizations. • We provide service- learning opportunities for students. With student volunteers and interns, the OCRCC is able to maximize our outreach and services while students gain invaluable professional experience. • Sexual Assault Response Team (SART): The Center coordinates the county -wide SART. This team brings together representatives from local law enforcement, the District Attorney's office, UNC Hospitals, UNC - Chapel Hill, and other local agencies to improve the overall community response to survivors. The goal is to collaboratively provide the best system of care for survivors needing services through a variety of local departments. Meeting monthly, SART receives training, shares experiences, and addresses issues as they arise. • The Compass Center for Women & Families: We collaborate with the Compass Center through all our services, referring clients to each other, coordinating shelter services for clients, providing mutual assistance for volunteer training, and conducting joint educational programs. Additionally, a representative from the Compass Center sits on SART. • El Centro Hispano: Our Latino Services Coordinator works closely with El Centro in order to improve services to the Latino community. In recent years, the LSC has provided client services and educational programs out of their office, allowing greater outreach to Latinos in our community. • Freedom House Recovery Center: In addition to cross - referrals, we work with Freedom House to provide support groups to survivors of sexual assault who also struggle with addiction. • Salvation Army — PROJECT FIGHT: We participate in the Rapid Response Team of the Triangle together in order to address the needs of trafficking victims in our area. The two agencies also provide cross - referrals. • Carrboro Community Clinic: In addition to cross - referrals, OCRCC provided professional training on trauma - informed care and how to connect clients with our services. • Orange Correctional Center: In this new partnership, OCRCC provides counseling in person or via phone or mail at the prison. We also provide accompaniment to the hospital if an inmate needs a forensic evidence kit ( "rape kit "). h) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. Without funding from local government, we would not be able to maintain the level of comprehensive, unique service that we currently offer to our clients, including the large number of support groups and workshops. Altogether, local government grants comprise about 10% of our budget. i) Include any other pertinent information. The OCRCC measures the effectiveness of our support group services via participant evaluations. In FY2014 -2015, our data showed that OCRCC support group participants, on average, experienced a reliable decrease in PTSD symptom severity. One participant said, "Participating in this support group has made me feel less alone, made me feel like I'm actually getting somewhere in healing, made it easier for me to talk about what happened, and made me start to reach out to old friends I'd isolated myself from." Main Application 1/25/2016 12:55:42 PM Page 9 of 32