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Since the 1970's, the YWCA has provided <br />response programs known as Sexual Assault <br />Support Services (SASS), Sexual Assault <br />Response and Advocacy Services (SARAH) <br />and Empowering Alternatives program (EAp). <br />Our name reflects our goal of changing the <br />beliefs that accompany sexual violence. We <br />seek to create a society that does not <br />minimize sexual crimes, that does not allow <br />the shaming or silencing of the assaulted or <br />hides the crime due to shame. A society <br />where perpetrators are held accountable, <br />mandated for treatment and prevented from <br />offending again. <br />Partnerships are sought with organizations <br />and agencies to further our goals. <br />Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) <br />seeks to improve lives by providing an <br />array of services and referrals. <br />Services for victims, family, and <br />significant others to work through the <br />trauma of sexual assault include: <br />Free, confidential counseling <br />• Crisis intervention <br />Emotional and moral support <br />Support during a medical exam and the <br />legal process <br />Assistance in deciding whether to file a <br />police report <br />Therapeutic services <br />• 24 -Hour crisis line <br />Community education awareness and <br />prevention workshops <br />• Prevention education for the whole <br />community <br />Sexual Assault Is: <br />• A crime of violence committed About Sexual Assault <br />Sexual Assault is an umbrella term that <br />against girls, boys, Women &men. refers to any unwanted, forced, tricked or <br />• The distorted sexual coerced sexual activity. <br />expression of power and anger. Sexual assault includes both contact and <br />• <br />A criminal activity punishable by law. noncontact activity. It occurs when one does <br />not give consent to the sexual activity or <br />when one is unable to. <br />SexualAssault <br />Sexual contact without consent is a crime. <br />I sNEVER <br />Consent Includes: <br />• Cooperation in act and attitude <br />• An exercise of free will <br />the Victims Fault! <br />" Knowledge of what is happening <br />Consent is Not: <br />• Silence <br />6 <br />• Submission because of fear <br />• Having had a previous sexual relationship <br />Be Aware <br />® <br />o � � � <br />•You have the right to say no <br />• You have the right to stop sexual activity at <br />any time <br />Available <br />• Intoxication impairs a person's ability to <br />give consent <br />24 hours a day <br />Donations <br />TTY Accessible for the Hearing <br />If you'd like to help extend our reach, your tax <br />Impaired Call 711 or (808) 447 -5991 <br />deductible donation can be sent to: <br />& ask for (808) 935 -0677 <br />YWCA - SASS 145 Ululani St Hilo, HI 96720 <br />eliminating racism <br />empowering women <br />ywca hawai'i island <br />Supported by funding from: <br />• The Hawaii Attomey General's Office through <br />KMCWC Sexual Assault Treatment Center <br />VOCA and VAWA, US Government <br />The County of Hawaii <br />• Individual, private donors <br />