Sexual Assault Crisis Services

Sexual Assault Crisis Program Available 24 Hours a day Toll Free Confidential 1-888-999-5545 (English) 1-888-568-8332 (En Espanol)

The Women and Families Center offers support services and support groups for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.  We will also provide accompaniment and advocacy through medical, police, and legal systems.

	Spanish-Speaking and male counselors available
	Sign language interpreters available
	TTY access during office hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), after
	hours use CT Relay 1-800-842-9710

	Sexual assault is a CRIME OF VIOLENCE in which the offender seeks power by taking away someone else’s power and control.
	Sexual assault is motivated by a desire to dominate and humiliate the victim in the most intimate way possible.
	Sexual assault is forced or threatened sexual intercourse or sexual contact.  This includes rape, date rape, incest, child molestation, attempted rape, forced oral sex, spousal/cohabitating rape, sexual harassment, exhibitionism (flashing), voyeurism (peeping tom), forced exposure to pornographic material, and obscene phone calls.
	Approximately 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually assaulted by the age of 18.*
	80% of victims know their offenders.**
	Only 16% of sexual assaults are reported to the police.***
	Anyone can be a victim, regardless of gender, age, race, and economic background.

*Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Service
**Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Service
*** U.S. Department of Justice

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