Rape and Sexual Assault are not necessarily deemed proper dinner conversation topics. The subject matter can make some a little uneasy. They are not warm and fuzzy conversation starters. This is precisely why Community Outreach is essential to the Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties.
Oftentimes, it is assumed that rape and sexual assault only change the lives of the survivor. What we know to be true is that rape and sexual assault also changes the lives of immediate family, friends and the community at large.
Our goal is to raise awareness by using every opportunity to provide support and education to any individual that will lend an ear and at every venue that will provide an audience. Literally, every day, an RCC staff person will provide support to a survivor, parent, co-worker, neighbor, social service provider, emergency services personnel, or spouse of someone whose life has been altered by way of rape and sexual assault. However, we could not accomplish our work without opportunities presented by the public.
Your generosity allows us to speak in your classrooms, boardrooms, lunchrooms, meeting halls and churches. Let's continue to develop and nurture these relationships born out of necessity. Our success is yours!
