SANE Exam Kits
This program collects and buys items to make clothing kits for victims following a SANE Exam. Many women who go through this examination process turn their clothing and/or other belongings in to be sent for DNA testing and processed through evidence. Unfortunately, there are many hospitals that are not able to keep items consistently stocked to offer replacements when a victim is discharged. No one should have to leave the hospital without proper undergarments or wearing disposable garments.
In some instances, a victim may choose to turn their clothing over directly to a law enforcement agency taking their report. When possible, we provide these kits to any law enforcement agency which makes a request for them. We only accept brand new items WITH the tags still attached. Please keep in mind that our survivors are not all equal in size. We try to provide a wide variety of sizes so that every survivor can choose something comfortable. Some of the essentials that go into the SANE Exam Kits are bras, underwear, and when available tops & bottoms.
Direct Advocacy Services
What is an Advocate?
Victim advocates are specially trained to support victims of crime. They offer crisis intervention, emotional support, therapeutic services, victims’ rights information, help in finding needed resources, assistance in filling out crime victim related forms and more.
Advocates frequently accompany victims and their family members through the criminal justice proceedings. We have a responsibility to keep clients informed and provide access to records and materials at all times. Our advocates may take on many other roles and are passionate about seeing the lives of once-victims completely transformed!
Some of our advocates are also professionally trained and/or certified to provide additional services like counseling, therapy, legal aid, respite, additional assistance for disabled individuals and more. We are the "last responders" and symbolize hope for a future and new beginnings.
Rapid Relocation
This program assists survivors and their immediate family members currently living in the home in need of emergency relocation.
Trained and extensively background checked volunteers offer free packing and moving services following a verified emergency referral with a safety plan in place.
We also offer protective services during an unexpected/urgent move.
Who is Jane Doe?
Did you know? "Jane Doe" is not just used to name an unidentified deceased or otherwise unknown female. In some states, women who have become victims of violent crimes that potentially face ongoing danger if identified may be given a pseudonym when they make an official report to law enforcement and are entered into Criminal Justice and Information System(s). Sometimes, the name assigned by law enforcement or other government entities is "Jane Doe". There are numerous victims of similar crimes assigned this pseudonym. Going forward, a Jane Doe is identified by this name and sometimes, a unique number that identifies her otherwise.
Jane Doe is...Your friend, neighbor, sister, daughter, mother, spouse, co-worker. She may be the person in front of you in line, your server at a restaurant, the customer service representative on the other end of the phone or perhaps your pharmacist. Jane Doe may have experienced freedom and have a successful career in Education, Social Services, Law Enforcement, Car Sales, Motivational Speaking, IT or Software Development or many others. She is sometimes silent, the victim who never spoke. To her, survival at times may be a daily challenge. She may be the individual that many would never guess has lived another life entirely.
Heinous crimes like aggravated sexual assault and human sex-trafficking have a profound impact on and leave indelible marks on the lives of every victim. While some perpetrators face severe consequences, others evade justice every day. Regardless of perpetrator outcomes, Jane Doe will go on. And in cases that offender(s) are free, identification as "Jane Doe" allows for a greater feeling of safety and ability to move on in confidence. We are here to bring hope, restoration and community to each survivor.
Jane Doe is a survivor, beginning a new life and achieving freedom with each breath she takes...She symbolizes strength and is the face of overcoming adversity. Her chains are broken, and she is rising!