Ensures that survivors are respected, valued, and their voices are heard.
Boldly leads the effort to end sexual violence in our communities.
Is diligent in meeting the two critical components of the mission: directly supporting survivors through their healing and educating the community-at-large.
Operates collaboratively, with other organizations, for the greater good.
Sexual violence affects people regardless of race, ethnicity, class, sexual and gender identity, religious affiliation, age, immigration status, and ability. Because survivors of sexual violence may experience the abuse in culturally specific ways, our counselors, educators, and advocates have received training to support survivors who represent the diverse communities represented in the Midlands. This includes, but is not limited to:
LGBTQ Survivors
Survivors with Disabilities
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Survivors
Hispanic and Latino Survivors
Immigrant Survivors
Survivors with Limited English Proficiency
Survivors of Human Trafficking
Teen Survivors
Survivors Serving in the Military
Male Survivors
Trafficking Survivors