Volunteers are responsible for staffing the crisis line on evenings, weekends and holidays. We also have volunteers who work on public education, fundraising, newsletters, sit on our Board and committees, and do office work. There is a minimum commitment that is required. We also receive funding through private donations, honorariums and fundraising in the community. It varies but our statistics for the past few years indicate that the average total number of calls to our crisis line in a year is approximately 5000.
Victims experience a range of emotions, both short and long term, following an assault.
These reactions are as different as the women themselves, and there is no typical or right way to act, or feel. This depends on the individual. Women do not ask to be sexually assaulted. We will help her in whatever course she decides, such as reporting the crime or talking to employers about her situation. We recommend the victim do whatever is best for her.