CASA House is committed to providing services which recognise and promote the rights of victim/survivors.
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This is reflected in the centre's rights/advocacy approach through which service users are offered:
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- information about their rights
- information about the services available
- information about the options available to them support in making informed decisions
- advocacy in implementing their decisions
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Overview of what we do
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CASA responds first and foremost to the concerns of victim/survivors of sexual assault who are in crisis. We recognise that sexual assault is a crime and, following consent from the victim/survivor, we liaise with the relevant law enforcement, health and legal agencies. At all times we seek to ensure the safety of the victim/survivor and promote their right to gain control over their experience.
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CASA provide services which are free, confidential, accessible and appropriate in recognition of the particular needs arising from the universal, cultural and individual aspects of victim/survivors lives. We aim to ensure that the experience of victim/survivors of sexual assault informs the direction of the services provided.
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CASA actively pursues strategies which seek to promote changes to those social, cultural, economic, legal and political structures which contribute to sexual assault. In addition, we:
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- strive for the prevention and eliminating of sexual assault through strategies such as community and professional education, training and activities that promote increased public awareness
- initiate and publish research in order to break down myths and misconceptions surrounding sexual assault
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Support groups
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CASA House conducts support groups for women victim/survivors of sexual assault. Each year we provide facilitated groups which give participants the opportunity to support each other within a structured setting.
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