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Provides the following services related to sexual assault:

- 24-hour confidential hotline.

- Individual counseling.

- Group counseling.

- Advocacy and prevention education.

​RSAC Prevention Educators are available to present professional trainings to organizations, companies, agencies, and schools. Educators have curriculum for many presentations but are open to new topics.

Professional Trainings Offered Regularly:

- RSAC Services & Referral

- How to Respond to Disclosure

- Childhood Abuse

- Typical Sexual Development vs. Red Flag Behavior

- Responding to Sexual Harassment

- Sexual Assault and Abuse

- Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy

- Trauma and The Window of Tolerance

- Self Care: Boundaries for You and Your Client

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Educates community members, students and professionals on how domestic violence and sexual abuse impacts victims. Services may also offer school advocacy, tutoring, support groups, counseling, individual intake, crisis intervention services and a 24-hour crisis line. 

Provides crisis intervention and services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy for individuals and families, legal advocacy, shelter, and referrals to community supports.

​RSAC Prevention Educators are available to present professional trainings to organizations, companies, agencies, and schools. Educators have curriculum for many presentations but are open to new topics.

Professional Trainings Offered Regularly:

- RSAC Services & Referral

- How to Respond to Disclosure

- Childhood Abuse

- Typical Sexual Development vs. Red Flag Behavior

- Responding to Sexual Harassment

- Sexual Assault and Abuse

- Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy

- Trauma and The Window of Tolerance

- Self Care: Boundaries for You and Your Client

Provides crisis intervention and services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy for individuals and families, legal advocacy, shelter, and referrals to community supports.

Provides sexual assault prevention programs for school settings for youth and general community education for both youth and adults.

Provides prevention activities and training to help build effective prevention efforts in the community.

School Based Prevention Programs, Kindergarten through 12th Grade, Body safety lessons are intended to teach valuable safety skills, in an age-appropriate format and fulfill the Erin's Law mandate.

College preventionists are available to speak at college campuses - at club meetings, events, and during lectures.

Student Advisory Committee a student-led group that is committed to ending sexual violence and changing social norms within high schools. The committee is composed of students from different high school across the county who meet and plan social events for their peers to raise awareness about sexual harm. Committees are active in both Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

Training for Educators, Body Safety Training

Provides training for educators who work with children from grades PreK to 3rd grade. Training will help fulfill the Erin's Law mandate. Participants learn tips and tr

Offers the following services to sexual assault victims.

Advocacy, offering legal advocacy, medical advocacy, case management, assistance with obtaining Civil No Contact Orders and Stalking No Contact Orders.

Trauma Informed Counseling/Therapy provides individual counseling/therapy, group counseling/therapy, and specialized counseling for children and adolescents.

Prevention Education programs offers programs such as Second Step - Early Learning for PreK-5, Shifting Boundaries for Grades 6-7, Safe Dates for Grades 8-12, Bringing in the Bystander for Grades 9-12, and professional and community training opportunities. 

Crisis Support offering immediate assistance through hotlines, providing safety planning, short-term emotional support, information on rights and options, and referrals or accompaniment to medical, legal, and emotional resources. 

Provides direct services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking in the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Iowa. Services include domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines, adult and youth domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and intervention programs, spouse and intimate partner abuse prevention, and child sexual assault prevention programs that educate children about personal safety, recognizing inappropriate behavior, and reporting abuse.

Provides free training and education about sexual assault prevention to clients' faculty and/or students. Presentations on the following topics are provided to meet the needs of the group requesting services:

- Personal Safety: Children and teens learn important safety rules about home safety, good and bad strangers, good touch/bad touch, tricky people, and safety when traveling.

- Sexual Harassment (adapted to age level): Topics include "What is it?", "What can I do to stop it?", and "Sexual Harassment: It's Hurting People" (Grades 5-8).

- Bullying: K-1st "It's Not OK to Bully", 2nd-5th "I Was Just Kidding!", 6th-8th "Bullying 101", 8th-12th "Bullies and Harassment on Campus", Teachers and Staff "Strategies for Dealing with Bullies"

- Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships: Recognize warning signs of an unhealthy relationship.

- Sexual Assault and Abuse: Learn common myths, prevalence and effects of sexual assault.

- Mandated Reporting: Learn when to report and how to report.

- RAD Self Defense: Learn self defense skills. For boys and girls (5-11) and women ages 12 and up.

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Sexual Assault & Family Emergencies (SAFE) is a sexual assault and rape crisis center. Services include:
- 24-hour hotline
- Medical/legal advocacy
- Short and long term individual counseling and group therapy
- Educational programs for schools and the community on awareness, body safety, bullying, dating violence, and internet safety

Provides prevention activities and training to help build effective prevention efforts in the community.

School Based Prevention Programs, Kindergarten through 12th Grade, Body safety lessons are intended to teach valuable safety skills, in an age-appropriate format and fulfill the Erin's Law mandate.

College preventionists are available to speak at college campuses - at club meetings, events, and during lectures.

Student Advisory Committee a student-led group that is committed to ending sexual violence and changing social norms within high schools. The committee is composed of students from different high school across the county who meet and plan social events for their peers to raise awareness about sexual harm. Committees are active in both Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

Training for Educators, Body Safety Training

Provides training for educators who work with children from grades PreK to 3rd grade. Training will help fulfill the Erin's Law mandate. Participants learn tips and tr

Assists anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. Operates a 24/7 crisis hotline to assist in a crisis. Also offers an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space where survivors can access a range of services in one location, including crisis intervention and long-term supportive care.

- ADVOCACY: Skilled guidance in the aftermath of a crisis to aid in safety planning, assessing immediate needs, identifying

resources, and navigating the various systems survivors may encounter.

- SELF-SUFFICIENCY: Specialized case management to assist with planning, monitoring, and achieving goals leading to independence, empowerment, and safety.

- HOUSING: Support locating emergency housing for immediate safety and relocation to permanent, stable housing.

- LEGAL: Professional advice and assistance with legal matters related to a survivor’s experience of abuse.

- CLINICAL: Crisis counseling, direct therapeutic assistance, and support in processing emotions and experiences in the aftermath of a crisis.

- PEER SUPPORT: Facilitated group dialogue for exploring experiences, receiving support, and working through the stigma of victimization among peers.

Provides prevention activities and training to help build effective prevention efforts in the community.

School Based Prevention Programs, Kindergarten through 12th Grade, Body safety lessons are intended to teach valuable safety skills, in an age-appropriate format and fulfill the Erin's Law mandate.

College preventionists are available to speak at college campuses - at club meetings, events, and during lectures.

Student Advisory Committee a student-led group that is committed to ending sexual violence and changing social norms within high schools. The committee is composed of students from different high school across the county who meet and plan social events for their peers to raise awareness about sexual harm. Committees are active in both Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

Training for Educators, Body Safety Training

Provides training for educators who work with children from grades PreK to 3rd grade. Training will help fulfill the Erin's Law mandate. Participants learn tips and tr

Temporary emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and accompanying children. Emergency needs such as food and clothing can be provided while in shelter, if needed.24 hour crisis line provides support, info and confidential emergency services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Client advocacy is available to help support individuals through crisis, such as assistance in applying for Department of Health and Human Services economic assistance programs, finding a new place to live, or for emotional support and talking through options.

Legal advocacy provides assistance with filing domestic violence and harassment protection orders, legal referrals, help in finding legal representation, and court accompaniment.

Medical advocacy offers referrals and accompaniment as needed.

Bilingual advocacy provides immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. To reach a Spanish-speaking advocate, contact the Spanish line or stop in at the Crete office to speak with a Spanish-speaking advocate.

Information and referrals provided regarding assistance outside of Hope Crisis Center.

Community education programs offered free of charge on topics such as: domestic violence, sexual assault, bullying, good touch/bad touch/secret touch, teen dating violence, date rape, violence in the media, sexting, domestic violence and the effects on children, sexual assault and the effect on children, and others.

Provides crisis intervention and services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy for individuals and families, legal advocacy, shelter, and referrals to community supports.

Sexual Assault & Family Emergencies (SAFE) is a sexual assault and rape crisis center. Services include:
- 24-hour hotline
- Medical/legal advocacy
- Short and long term individual counseling and group therapy
- Educational programs for schools and the community on awareness, body safety, bullying, dating violence, and internet safety