Sexual Assault Services
Sexual Assault services provide advocacy, crisis intervention and medical accompaniment to survivors of sexual assault and their families. This program also participates in case review teams to provide the survivor with support and empowerment through the criminal justice system.
If you are in need of sexual assault services, call our 24-hour sexual assault and crisis hotline at 888-919-SAFE (7233)
Sexual Assault Services Include:
Accompaniment
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Advocates provide accompaniment to hospitals, law enforcement offices, prosecutors' offices and courts for those adult survivors of stranger and non-stranger sexual assault.
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Medical accompaniment and accompaniment during forensic exams is provided to sexual assault survivors, regardless of age, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Intervention
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Adult survivors of stranger and non-stranger sexual assault are provided crisis intervention 24-hours a day, 7 days a week through the 24-hours sexual assault and crisis hotline and through the accompaniment services.
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Crisis intervention is available on a walk-in basis (1204 45th Street, Galveston, TX) during regular hours of operation (Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm). No appointment is necessary for immediate face-to-face crisis intervention.
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For sexual assault and crisis intervention after hours, please call our 24- sexual assault and crisis hotline. (409)765-7233 or (888)919-7233.
Advocacy
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Advocacy is provided to adult survivors of stranger and non-stranger sexual assault 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the 24-hours crisis hotline and accompaniment services.
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Advocacy is available on a walk-in basis (1204 45th Street, Galveston, TX) during regular hours of operation (Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm). No appointment is necessary for immediate face-to-face advocacy.
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For advocacy after hours, please call our 24- sexual assault and crisis hotline. (409)765-7233 or (888)919-7233.
Public Education
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RCC provides complimentary public education classes to increase awareness of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Classes cover the dynamics of sexual violence, its causes and consequences, resources available through RCC and community partners, and more!
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Hoping to be or add a voice to your community? At RCCGC, we believe prevention begins when the community acts. Reach out and see how RCC’s outreach team can assist you in making that happen! Contact jmullin@rccgc.org for any questions.