RAPE RESPONSE INC
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Mission Statement
Rape Response, Inc. d/b/a Bridging Hope serves as a system of support, advocacy, and education, providing services to the community and survivors of sexual assault (ages 13 and older) while safeguarding the dignity of each person served.
About This Cause
Since 1988, Rape Response, Inc. d/b/a Bridging Hope has served as a system of support, advocacy, and education, providing services to the community and survivors of sexual assault (ages 13 and older) while safeguarding the dignity of each person served. Our primary service area includes Dawson, Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin and White Counties in Georgia. 24 Hour Crisis Line - (770) 503-7273 for help & support. Counseling & Support Groups Counseling & support groups are available for survivors of sexual assault. Medical Accompaniment Trained volunteer & staff advocates provide medical accompaniment & support at Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Gainesville during forensic medical exams. Crisis Intervention Advocates provide crisis intervention for survivors of sexual assault & their loved ones including: Phone or face-to-face crisis intervention & support; support is provided regardless of when the assault occurred or if the crime was reported to law enforcement Referral resources specific to the needs & wants of the survivor Referral to public health department for aftercare examination & screenings for sexually transmitted infections Assistance filing Victims' Compensation forms Judicial Accompaniment & Support Legal accompaniment throughout the judicial process including accompaniment to law enforcement interviews & in the courtroom. Professional Training Training is provided to medical, legal, law enforcement & other agencies involved with survivors of sexual assault. Topics covered in these trainings may include: the impact of trauma, trauma informed investigations and Rape Response services. Rape Response is happy to provide speakers for local organizations in an effort to raise awareness and provide education about sexual assault. Education & Community Awareness Let's© Talk education programs are provided to middle, high school & college students, as well as their parents, in our six county service area. Advocates also participate in various community awareness events, sharing information on sexual assault and services provided Rape Response.