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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:
Can prostitutes be raped?

About Us

Mission

The mission of the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault is to develop and advance strategies, policies and responses that prevent sexual violence and limit its destabilizing effects on victims, families and communities. We accomplish this through: 1) research to document the extent of sexual violence in NYC and determine the effectiveness of current intervention and prevention efforts, 2) education about the devastating aftermath of sexual violence and opportunities for its prevention, and 3) advocacy for responsive policy development, practice and legislation with public officials and service providers.

What We Do

Inform the community about available resources for services, education and training
Document the problem of sexual assault/abuse in the city
Analyze city system policy and its effect on survivors
Improve systems through advocacy
Educate the public
Disseminate information
Serve as a clearinghouse
Represent the needs of NYC sexual assault/abuse survivors
Link with other organizations to advance our agenda
Initiate and support research on relevant issues

How to Get Involved

There are many opportunities to be involved. You can:
Attend quarterly meetings
Join the Policy, Education or Fundraising committees
Join the Hospital Program or Training and Education Network
Apply to be on the Board of Directors
Volunteer
Contribute financial or other resources
Participate in action alerts, advocacy and/or legislative awareness activities
Receive quarterly newsletters

Funders

The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault is supported by The New York State Department of Health Division of Criminal Justice Services, The New York City Council, Charity Begins at Home, State Senator Thomas Duane, and the New York Foundation.

Policy

Alliance policy positions are located in the Research and Policy section.
Voices and Faces:
Bonnie Quillin
Bonnie Quillin, Flight Attendant
"I was raped thirty years ago. There was so much shame then, and there still is now. But when I started to talk about it, it freed me."
Read more about Bonnie at The Voices and Faces Project »
Sheila Aminmadani. Marketing & Distribution Manager at EVC introducing the youth documentary "It’s Not About Sex"
Sheila Aminmadani. Marketing & Distribution Manager at EVC introducing the youth documentary