1 in 4 Women, 1 in 6 Men Have Been Sexually Assaulted in Our Community

Hard to believe isn't it?  That 1 in 4 Women and 1 in 6 Men have been sexually assaulted in Larimer County.  That is a statistic from The Sexual Assault Victims Advocate (SAVA) Center.  SAVA helped 600 local callers through their 24 hour rape crisis hotline in 2010. 

The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) has the following national statistics on their website:

• every 2 minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted
• each year there are 213,000 victims of sexual assault
• 44% of victims are under age 18
• 80% are under age 30

If you or someone you know has been affected recently, or not so recently, SAVA can help.  SAVA Center works tirelessly in the Northern Colorado region to provide a 24-Hour Rape Crisis Hotline, as well as numerous therapy options for individuals affected by sexual violence. A critical component of the community. SAVA is the go-to resource to assist anyone who has experienced the trauma of sexual assault.  Their 24 hour rape crisis hotline is 970-472-4200.

The kNOw MORE! community breakfast is coming up on Tuesday, October 18th, 7am at the Fort Collins Hilton.  It's a great chance to enjoy a free breakfast and learn more about how SAVA impacts our community every day.

In my interview with SAVA Center Executive Director, Louann DeCoursey she shared what a hotline caller will receive from SAVA, sexual assault facts & myths and details about the upcoming kNOw More! breakfast.

What do you wish the community knew about SAVA?

Walk me through what happens when someone calls the SAVA hotline

Don't blame yourself, if you need help, SAVA can help, they are there to "listen, believe and support"

Find out more on Tuesday, October 18th at a free community breakfast, Louann gives the details here

A video to further explain the services that SAVA provides in our community