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FACT SHEET FOR THE CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CRISIS
MISSION STATEMENT
Care, advocate and provide a safe environment for survivors of domestic and sexual assault.
CWCIC’S VISION
We believe that everybody deserves to live in an environment in which they feel safe and secure without fearing for their lives, and we work towards providing that security and right.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMS STATISTICS
According to the Utah Domestic and Sexual Violence Report of 2010, domestic violence and sexual assault are two of the most violent crimes in Utah, yet the victims rarely discuss thus topic. Not mentioning these issues in our conversations encourages domestic and sexual abusers to persist with their damaging behavior. The number of domestic and sexual violence cases continues to increase.
The 2007 Rape in Utah Survey found that nearly 1 in 3 women report experiencing some type of sexual assault during their lifetimes, but less than 12 percent of these crimes are reported to the police
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Approximately 302,100 women are forcibly raped each year in the United States |
Approximately 1 in 8 women will be raped sometime during their lifetimes |
Every 2 minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted |
Rape is the only category of violent crime whose rate exceeds the national average |
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (14.8% completed rape; 2.8% attempted rape). |
The 2007 Rape in Utah Survey found that nearly 1 in 3 women report experiencing some type of sexual assault during their lifetimes, but less than 12 percent of these crimes are reported to the police |
HOW TO GET HELP
The center for Women and Children in Crisis provides its victims with assistance, comfort and helpful classes that will help the victims overcome the challenges caused by the abuse.
- Domestic violence 24-hour hotline: 801-377-5500
- Sexual assault 24-hour hotline: 801-356-2511 or 801-421-1100 (toll free)
- Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., we offer a free educational group in which we discuss the challenges that derive from domestic violence and sexual assault and how to approach them
- Therapy group – call hotline for schedule
HOW TO HELP
Numerous opportunities are provided by CWCIC for it volunteers: participating in educational classes, becoming a certified counselor and helping organize events are just a small sample of what a volunteer can do to help the victims of domestic and sexual violence. Here is how you can help:
- Attend the rape crisis volunteer training and start volunteering; requires 40 hours state training
- Participate in the shelter volunteer training: requires 12 hours state training
- Attend CWCIC events; click here to see when and how you can help your community
For more information about the organization and how to help or get help, visit:
cwcic.org or contact Mina Uscharawadi at 801-227-5038 ext. 475 or minau@cwcic.org
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