Inland Northwest Office SAFeT Response Center

Healing Families • Striving For Justice • Caring For Community

24 Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line: (509) 624-7273
24 Hour Crime Victim Crisis Line: (866) 751-7119

Includes services for sexual assault, child sexual abuse, witnesses to homicide, and all other crimes.

Our Mission: The SAFeT Response Center strives to promote healing and justice in partnership with our communities.

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:

Clinical Services
Victim Advocacy and Support Services
Education and Prevention Services

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.

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.

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

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.

24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line (509) 624-7273
24-Hour Crime Victim Crisis Line (866) 751-7119

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.

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.

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

24 Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line: (509) 624-7273
24-Hour Crime Victim Crisis Line (866) 751-7119

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.