Alliance: Newsletter: April 2004: Help Cut Out Abuse!
Newsletter: April 2004: Help Cut Out Abuse!
In an effort to raise community awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence and sexual assault, The Long Island College Hospital Rape Crisis Intervention/Victims of Violence Program is holding their first ever Help Cut Out Abuse workshops. To promote the fact that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month RCIP/VOVP is bringing together hairdressers, nail technicians, and massage therapists – professionals in the Brooklyn community who may be in contact with victims on a very regular basis. Three workshops, which will be held during the week of April 29, 2004, will be conducted to educate these professionals and teach them the skills to become valuable information and referral sources.The Rape Crisis Intervention Victims of Violence Program (RCIP/VOVP) of the Long Island College Hospital assists in the recovery of sexual assault/abuse victims and domestic violence victims in Brooklyn utilizing the Best Practice Model to enhance victim care and healing. Through the provision of comprehensive direct service, RCIP/ VOVP creates a strong supportive environment for the survivors of sexual assault/abuse and domestic violence as well as aiding in the prevention of sexual assault/abuse and domestic violence. The services are confidential and completely free of charge to the poor and undeserved. RCIP/VOVP offers 24/7 coverage in the Emergency Department for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, utilizes the Sexual Assault Examiners Program to give the best care to survivors of sexual assault, provides short and long-term counseling to those 12 years and older, and performs extensive educational workshops to the community about abuse. The Help Cut Out Abuse workshops were formed as part of the program’s continued effort to outreach to the community about abuse.
The foundation behind the project is that clients share very personal information and experiences with their beauticians. Trusting relationships are formed as stories are shared about family, work, and life experiences. These professionals take on many roles for their clients such as being interested in their wellness, being experienced listeners, and being called on for advice. The Help Cut Out Abuse workshops will provide an opportunity for beauticians to take these roles one-step further in helping their current and future clients.
One male hairstylist who contacted LICH’s program after receiving his invitation stated he is looking forward to the workshop. After being in the business for over twenty years he reported hearing too many stories of violence to count. The RCIP/VOVP hopes this response is an indication of the community’s desire for such a workshop. We hope that this groundbreaking event
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