About the...
Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia
OUR MISSION
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to facilitate healing for victims of sexual assault and their families through on-going crisis intervention services
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to promote community awareness of the Center's services
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to educate our students and community about the nature of sexual assault
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to foster strong partnerships with all agencies involved in dealing with sexual assault.
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Advocacy
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Victim
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Law Enforcement
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Medical
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Counseling
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Prevention Education
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Medical Services
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Forensic medical exam, medications
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Support Services
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Follow-up, emergency financial assistance
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24-hour Crisis Hotline
Free & Confidential Services
2018 Service Statistics
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Answered 224 hotline/crisis calls
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Completed 175 rape Exams
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Provided 789 counseling sessions
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Completed 106 Community Outreach Programs
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Provided outreach to over 16,411 individuals in the 5-county service area
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Provided 425 Follow-Up contacts with victims
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Taught 42 Seminars of Safe Dates, 412 classes/sessions, reached 1183 students
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At the following locations Darlington School, Coosa High, Pepperell High, Model High, Armuchee High, and twice at Rome High School
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We also began teaching every 6th, 7th, and 8th grade student in Rome and Floyd County. Each of these students will receive programs annually from 6th grade until 9th grade.