Alliance: About Us
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
[1] Alliance policy positions are located in the [2] Research and Policy section.
[1]: http://www.nycagainstrape.org/policy.html
[2]: http://www.nycagainstrape.org/research.html
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