Sexual Assault Treatment Summary

Research shows that over one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse by the time they are eighteen years old. From a national survey, approximately one percent of adult women are forcibly raped every year. Victims recover best from sexual t rauma when they have access to comprehensive treatment services including crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy, and a variety of therapeutic interventions.

 

Detail

The Washington State Legislature recognizes that adequate treatment and services for a sexual assault victim is not only a matter of justice for the victim, but also a means of preventing additional abuse. Through consolidation of treatment and services funds, state-level technical assistance and support, and implementation of statewide accreditation standards, community-based services for victims of sexual assault have grown in volume and consistency. The Department contracts with 38 accredited community sexual assault programs (CSAPs) to guarantee access for every sexual assault victim in Washington, adult or child, to the services of crisis intervention, information and referral, medical/legal advocacy and support. These contracts also support the efforts of CSAPs to conduct prevention and education activities designed to reduce sexual violence in their communities. Additional contracts provide support groups and therapeutic interventions.

 

For More Information

Stephanie Condon, Program Manager

Office of Crime Victims Advocacy 
(800) 822-1067  Hotline
(866) 857-9889 Contractor Line