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It is our mission to reduce the physical and psychological aspects associated with the trauma of sexual assault and to enhance the treatment and recovery processes. RCEA empowers survivors through healing and social change to eliminate all forms of sexual violence. We are committed to transforming lives by providing services and education to meet the needs of our diverse community.
73
Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
1 out of 6
1 out of every 6 American women is the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime
(14.8% completed, 2.8% attempted).
Rape Counselors of East Alabama at a Glance
At Rape Counselors of East Alabama, we know that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by but more importantly through the actions of our initiatives. In 1970, our founder realized that by working together, we could overcome the challenges of sexual violence much more efficiently.
Advocacy
Hospital & Law Enforcement Support
With this initiative, our goal is to provide as much support as possible for clients. By providing proper direction and access to the right resources, we can ensure survivors are empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to make safe, informed decisions. We stand with survivors every step of the way—from the hospital, to the police station, and through the court system. Click below to learn more about our support services.
141
Within the last 2 years, RCEA recorded and assisted in 141 incidences of sexual violence.
93
Of the 5 counties we serve, Lee County reported the highest number of rapes.
Youth
Our service population includes Lee, Macon, Chambers, Russell, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties of Alabama, where there is a high number of high school and college-aged individuals—a population that is at an increased risk of experiencing sexual violence.
We are now offering interpretation for our services.
We have interpretation available for speakers of languages other than English. If you need this service, please let us know.
Community Outreach
Through our Community Outreach services, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. This is one of our key areas of focus here at Rape Counselors of East Alabama, and a source of much success for our non-profit organization. Learn more about how we work with the community to create an environment that fosters a safe space for sexual violence survivors.
