Victims of Sexual Assault Find Support Through SACASA
April’s KGUN 9/CFSA collaborative project with Pat Parris, The Giving Project, turns its nonprofit spotlight to SACASA, Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault.
The Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault provides crisis services, advocacy, and therapy for survivors. “Nationwide, we know statistically it’s every minute somebody in the United States is sexual assaulted,” said Katlyn Monje, SACASA director. “Only a fraction of them are actually being connected to care. So, every chance we get to connect with somebody in the hospital or through the crisis line is a big win for us.”
Unfortunately, hospital response numbers and calls into their crisis line continue to increase. “What we’re not sure of is whether or not that means more assaults are happening,” Monje said. “Or are we doing better as a community by raising awareness and creating safe spaces and allowing survivors to come forward for the help that they deserve.”
SACASA provides support to nearly 400 people each month.
For more on SACASA, explore KGUN9’s story here: