Services

Direct services to people who have been victimized by sexual assault are free and confidential. WASAC is a non-reporting agency except in the case of offenders and minors.

24-hour crisis line
Calls on the crisis line may include a call from
• a man or woman who was recently assaulted or at some point in the past;
• a significant other (friend or family member) wanting information on how they can support the person in their life who has been sexually assaulted
• a person requesting information or support with the medical/legal system
• a caller asking for information on the Center and services offered
• someone with questions about child sexual abuse
• a person requesting information on avoidance

Medical and Legal Advocacy
Advocates may be with people who have been victimized to offer information and support in any of the following situations
• the hospital emergency room
• at law enforcement interviews (police and sheriff's department)
• through the court system (preliminary hearings, trials, sentencings and parole hearings)

Support Groups
Groups at WASAC are self-help groups. The support groups provide information on the aftermath of sexual assault and allow people who have been victimized to share experiences and feelings surrounding the assault. The groups include
• Adult Female Support Group (for women over 18 years of age)
The group meets on Tuesday at 5:30 pm
• Adolescent Female Support Group (for young women between the ages of 13-17)
The group meets on Wednesday at 5:30 pm
• The Significant Others Support Group (for adult friends or family members)
The group meets on Wednesday at 5:30 pm

Group participants are asked to sign a confidentiality agreement that they will not share any information outside of group. Childcare is not provided.

One-on-one Crisis Counseling
Short-term crisis counseling is available. A trained crisis counselor is available during office hours to provide information and support. Please call the office for an appointment.

Information and Referral
Information on rape, child sexual abuse, and other sexual assault issues is available by calling or dropping by the office. Referrals to additional community resources are available.

Public Education

Public education is a vital component of services offered by WASAC and the key to our future success. Educational programs address a wide range of issues including rape, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, personal safety awareness and professional training. Programs provided by WASAC include the following.

Personal Safety Awareness Program
The program is designed for children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade to learn about safety techniques and how to report sexual abuse. The curriculum which emphasis comfortable and uncomfortable touch and how to say No, Go and Tell a trusted adult, has been approved by USD 259. A pre-school program is available.

Sexual Assault Prevention Program
This program is directed at students in grades six through twelve. The main topics include: personal rights and responsibilities, prevention and avoidance techniques, definitions for incest and date rape and community resources.

Protective Parenting Program
Sometimes adults and parents do not know how to approach the topic of child sexual abuse and personal safety with children. This program focuses on background information on incest and child sexual abuse, ways to approach personal safety with various ages of children, some strategies for responding if a child discloses abuse and how to report child abuse.

Sexual Assault Information Programs
Community groups, organizations, business and churches may request information on issues of sexual assault. Programs are tailored to fit the needs of the group requesting the program.

Professional Training
Training is provided to teachers, law enforcement officers, therapists, social workers, medical personnel and other professionals.