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Sexual assault is the most invasive and debilitating experience anyone can go through. It can shatter your sense of safety, self-worth, and trust. Often, medical care is needed during or shortly after the crisis period to ensure STD prevention or treatment, pregnancy prevention and the option of forensic evidence collection. Our trained advocates will be there at the hospital to provide compassionate support, information, and referral sources during this difficult and confusing time for victims and their families.
Traversing the legal system can be a daunting, confusing and frightening place for victims and their families. It often requires great courage and support to bring a perpetrator to justice. Our legal advocacy services provide unwavering support, informed direction and empathetic guidance through this difficult journey, as well as a liaison to work on the victim's behalf with other agencies, including law enforcement and district attorney's offices.
Survivors of sexual violence sometimes need support in coping with the aftermath of an assault. Reach advocates are trained to help individuals understand the affects of sexual assault and develop stronger coping skills toward healing.
The rate of sexual violence to Native Americans is three times higher than any other population living in this country. Yet, they remain hidden from the general population and often avoid mainstream services. Indigenous Connections offers outreach, advocacy and support to Native American victims of sexual and domestic violence and their families. Tribal collaborations, and educational services are included. These services are offered throughout the Fox Valley Region.
The Hispanic/Latino population is the fastest growing group in the Fox Valley region. Many adults immigrating to this area speak little or no English initially. This can create a gap in communication and understanding of legal and judicial processes. Our Latina Outreach advocate provides education, advocacy and translation services to Latina victims of sexual and domestic violence and their families in Outagamie, Winnebago and Calumet Counties.
The rates of dating violence and sexual assault continue to grow on college campuses. The Campus Violence Prevention Project is a collaborative effort between UW-Oshkosh and Reach Counseling Services to provide a victim advocate on campus to respond to sexual assaults, dating violence, stalking, and sexual harassment of students and staff. The Campus Advocate responds to the needs of students through advocacy, education and supportive services. She works with University law enforcement, the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, staff and faculty to provide best practices in services to victims of sexual and dating violence on the UW campus and throughout the Oshkosh community.
All Supportive and Specialized Services through Reach Counseling are offered free of charge.
