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Phone: 1-518-482-4222
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Website: www.nyscasa.org
Types of Services Offered: 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotlines, Sexual Assault Services, Education & Training, Support Services
Category: Non-Profit
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ABOUT NYSCASA
What is NYSCASA? Don’t be fooled by the name. NYSCASA is a non-governmental organization. NYSCASA is a private, non-profit coalition of community-based rape crisis programs located throughout New York State.
How long has NYSCASA been around? In 1987, rape crisis advocates formed the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault as a mutual support group. The organization’s purpose rapidly evolved from basic networking to include consultation, resource development, and policy advocacy for the hundreds of rape crisis programs, sister agencies, and collaborators statewide that work with victims/survivors of sexual violence and their families.
What is NYSCASA’s mission? NYSCASA’s mission is to end all forms of sexual violence and exploitation, and to address the impacts of sexual assault. Check Out NYSCASA’s Values
Why is NYSCASA needed? Our community-based rape crisis programs deliver sexual assault crisis intervention and prevention services. A lot of other professionals also play a role in responding to sexual assault victims/survivors, preventing sexual violence, and holding perpetrators accountable. We work to promote victim services and prevention efforts that are high quality, comprehensive, coordinated, culturally appropriate, and widely accessible.
What does NYSCASA do? NYSCASA strengthens responsive services for all sexual assault victims/survivors and works to increase effective sexual violence prevention efforts.
NYSCASA accomplishes this by: advocating for/against policies and practices; providing training, consultation, and resources; supporting rape crisis programs with some pass-through funding; and collaborating with a wide variety of colleagues, professionals, and stakeholders. Learn More about NYSCASA Projects.
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- Technical assistance and resources for local rape crisis programs and sexual assault service providers across New York State.
- Training and professional development opportunities for advocates, counselors, and allied professionals.
- Advocacy for laws, policies, and funding that support survivors and prevent sexual violence.
- Collaboration with stakeholders to influence statewide and national sexual violence prevention efforts.
- Public education campaigns to increase awareness about sexual violence and available resources.
- Educational workshops and materials for schools, community groups, and organizations.
- Support for primary prevention strategies to stop sexual violence before it occurs.
- Development of programs and partnerships focused on creating safer communities.
- Connection to local resources, crisis hotlines, and counseling services.
- Empowering survivors through information and referrals.
- Facilitating communication and collaboration among member programs and stakeholders.
- Hosting conferences and events to bring together professionals and advocates working to end sexual violence.
28 Essex Street, Albany, New York, ALASKA AND CONTINENTAL US
1-518-482-4222
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