Rape Intervention Services and Education (RISE) Program

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Hope, Healing and Empowerment for survivors of sexual abuse.

The Rape Intervention Services and Education (RISE) program of Sullivan County advocates for anyone who is or has been a victim of sexual abuse. Founded in 1987, RISE provides an array of services to victims of sexual abuse and offers prevention education. The program provides advocacy and assistance to sexual abuse victims, and will accompany the victim to the hospital, police or district attorney after an incident. RISE also offers confidential individual, family or couples counseling as well as support groups, prevention education and professional training sessions. The program maintains a 24-hour crisis hotline number, which is 845-791-9595.

The RISE program is funded by grants, in part provided by the Sullivan County Rural Health Network.

Services for children, teens, women, men

Crisis Helpline

RISE provides crisis intervention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained staff and volunteers are on hand at all times to provide understanding and confidentiality to our callers.

Information & Referral

Callers are given factual information on a variety of community agencies that are available for further assistance. The caller's and/or client's needs are identified and appropriate referrals are provided, including phone numbers and addresses, so that each individual may secure the help they seek.

Support Groups

Several support groups meet weekly at the RISE office under the direction of a trained professional in an atmosphere that encourages them to talk through their traumatic experiences and to help one another in their recovery. Day and evening groups are offered.

• Trauma Recovery & Empowerment
• Victim to Survivor
• Incest Survivor

Counseling

Confidential counseling is provided by professional RISE staff to survivors, their families and their friends.

Police, Court & Emergency Room Advocacy

Specially trained volunteers are available to victims and their families to provide information and support through medical and legal processes.

Volunteer Training

Each volunteer receives 30 hours of initial training on rape and sexual assault, and victim reactions and referral sources, with an additional 10 hours of in-service training each year.

Education Programs

RISE offers a variety of workshops and programs for students, educators, law enforcement personnel and human services professionals. The RISE staff will conduct, upon request, workshops for schools, churches, civic and social groups.

RISE education programs are tailored to meet specific group needs and requests. Programs can include video material, role playing, group discussion and participation.

RISE education programs can address common myths, attitudes and stereotypes that can lead to sexual violence.

Workshops and programs can include:

• Healthy Relationships
• Sexual Harassment
• Date/Acquaintance Rape
• Sexual Assault
• Good Touch - Bad Touch - Confusing Touch
• Sexual Health

Education is the key to preventing sexual abuse!

After A Sexual Assault

• Go to a safe place.
• Call a friend or family member that you trust.
• Try not to wash, douche, brush your teeth, change clothing or make any changes to the scene of the crime before going to the hospital or contacting police.
• Go to a hospital, clinic or your own doctor as soon as possible for treatment of injuries, collection of evidence and to ease any fears about pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections. Bring a change of clothing with you.
• Reporting the crime to the police is your choice. If you are unsure about reporting, it is still advisable to seek medical evaluation. A doctor will examine you and collect evidence, which is kept up to 30 days in case you decide to report the event.
• When you are calm, it is helpful to write down the details of the assault so that you will remember more for future legal proceedings.
• Call the RISE helpline at 845-791-9595.

Talk to someone you can trust.

RISE relies heavily on volunteer help and internships. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information on services offered, please contact the RISE office at 845-794-3300 extension 2442 or e-mail RISE@crmcny.org.

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