All About SAFeT
In 1971, the Rape Crisis Network began providing services to
the Spokane Region. Since then we evolved into the Spokane Sexual Assault
Center in 1991, where we began to offer prevention, education, and
counseling services. The most recent evolution of the Center occurred
in 2001 when our name changed to the Sexual Assault and Family Trauma
(SAFeT) Response Center. The Center is comprised of three components
which are:
SAFeT continues to serve individuals and families
affected by sexual violence, but has expanded its programs
and education to include those who have been impacted by other
crimes and traumatic, life-altering events. |
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| The SAFeT Response Center’s services are available
and delivered to clients without discrimination by reason of race,
color, religion, disability, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender, age, ethnicity, income, veteran status, marital status, or
any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. |
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Clinical
Services
Clinical services at the SAFeT Response Center are designed to provide
counseling and support to those in our community, especially children,
who have been impacted by violence or trauma. We recognize that violence/trauma
impacts everyone - all races, socio-economic levels, religions, orientations,
and cultures.
Treatment Issues Most Commonly Addressed:
- Sexual Violence
- Domestic Violence
- Victims of Bank Robbery
- Homicide Co-Victims
- Physical Assault and Abuse
- Abuse and Neglect in Children
- Violence in the Workplace
24-Hour Phone Crisis Response:
Call First Call For Help at 838-4428
Next Day Crisis Response Services:
Next day appointments are made to assist those in need of immediate
response.
Individual/Family & Group Therapy:
These counseling services are provided based on individual needs.
Support Group Services: A
variety of support groups related to coping with the aftermath of violent
trauma.
Attachment: This specialized
service is provided to parents with children interested in working on
their relationship.
Case Management Services:
This service helps to medication management, employment, housing, etc.
Expert Witness Testimony:
Provided to the courts upon request.
Consultation: Provided to
the community upon request.
Critical Incident Debriefing:
Educational and support services provided in the community immediately
following a traumatic event.
Accepted Forms of Payment Include:
- Medicaid Insurance from the State
- Private Insurances
- Crime Victims Compensation Funds
- Offender Restitution
- Fee for Service
- Sliding Fee Scale
- Some services provided at no charge
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Victim Advocacy & Support
 LCS’ Victim Rights Response Team provides advocacy and support services for victims of sexual assault and other crime. Our advocates are trained to provide immediate help, and to support you through the steps of recovery.
Medical Advocacy: On call
advocates provide support and information to victims of violent crime
to ensure that the victim’s interests are represented and their
rights upheld in the medical setting or hospital emergency room.
Legal Advocacy: Legal advocates
provide information regarding the legal process and accompany victims
to investigative and court proceedings.
Crisis Intervention: This service program ensures an immediate personal response to any victim of crime or family member presenting a crisis related to the crime.
Information and referral:
Advocates respond to direct requests for information and assistance related to witnessing or experiencing a crime.
General Advocacy: This program provides personal support and assistance in accessing resources and related services for those that have experienced a crime and their loved ones.
Support Groups: A variety of support groups related to coping with the aftermath of violent crime are offered. Spokane County residents may call the Victim Rights Response Team Group Coordinator at 747-8224 for more information.
Crime Victim
Advocacy, Information and Referral,
and Crisis Intervention are provided at no charge. |
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Education
& Prevention Services
 ACT
for Kids Publishing: Develops and distributes resources to prevent and heal sexual abuse and other forms of family and social trauma. ACT for Kids provides parents, teachers, counselors, and other professionals use ACT for Kids resources to preserve the safety of children in their care. Therapists use the wide range of tools available through ACT for Kids, including books, videos, and board games, to promote emotional and psychological healing of the traumatized child. Contact the ACT for Kids Coordinator at 509-747-8224 for more information.
Victim Rights Response Team Community Development & Education:
Providing presentations and trainings to schools, churches, colleges and universities, communities, and parent groups in responding to teen rape, dating violence, sexual harassment, etc. Our educational professionals assist a variety of communities by:
- Providing workshops on identifying and reporting suspected abuse for mandatory reporters of child sexual abuse such as teachers, medical staff, and child care providers.
- Consulting with groups and individuals on creating communities free
of sexual violence and other forms of oppression.
- Developing school programs to raise awareness about sexual violence
and change attitudes and behaviors that promote sexual violence.
- Participating in a community-wide education campaign as part of the Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Activities during this week acknowledge the issues facing survivors of sexual violence and highlight what steps individuals can take to help stop sexual violence.
- Participating in a community-wide education campaign as part of National Crime Victims Rights Week.
Youth ASSET Program: Sponsors
community service programs where young people work to contribute to
healthier, more respectful relationships amongst teens.
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Locations
You may access the SAFeT Response Center by calling the Lutheran Community
Services Business Office during regular business hours.
Main Office Address:
210 W. Sprague Ave.,
Spokane, WA 99201
Office: (509) 747-8224
TTY (Access for Deaf & Hearing Impaired):
(509) 838-9006
Fax : 509-747-0609
Treatment Services are also provided at
the following satellite and office locations:
- Valley Office of Lutheran Community Services: 112 N. University,
Suite 307
- Spokane Valley Community Center
- Cheney and selected Cheney Schools
- Deer Park
Licenses and Qualifications of SAFeT Response
Center:
- Licensed Mental Health Agency through the Washington State Mental
Health Division
- Accredited through the Council on Accreditation for Services to
Children and Families
- Accredited through the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) as Spokane County’s only Certified Sexual Assault Program (CSAP) and only Crime Victims Service Center.
- Member of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP)
- Member of the Washington Coalition of Crime Victims Advocacy (WCCVA)
How Can You Help?
- Crime Victim Volunteer Advocate Program: Find out about our volunteer
training program
- SAFeT Response Center’s Advisory Board: Find out about how
you can become a member of our board
- Other volunteer opportunities: Find out how you can get involved
in helping us tell our story by assisting with fundraising, speakers’
bureau, and other supportive opportunities.
- Contributions and Donations: Find out more about how you can support
us in providing these vital services to the Spokane Community.
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