The following is a news release from Voice of Hope: Rape Crisis Center:
In 2017, Voice of Hope was called to assist on 462 sexual assault cases. Over 38% of those sexual assault cases involved children under the age of 17 years. These statistics illustrate the harsh reality we must face. Our agency is also addressing the issue of children being sex trafficked in the South Plains region. As the second oldest rape crisis center in Texas, we feel it is imperative to coordinate this effort to educate our community and provide services to victims of sex trafficking. Please help us in our mission by participating in the upcoming Walk a Mile in Her Shoes March to Speak Out Against Sexual Assault annual fundraising event on April 28, 2018.
We believe it shouldn’t cost to be a victim of sexual violence, so all services provided by Voice of Hope are completely free. Our services include the following: a 24 hour sexual assault crisis hotline, crisis intervention, medical resources and follow up for survivors and family members, services for victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. accompaniment to medical, legal, and law enforcement proceedings, counseling and support groups, and community education and prevention on sexual assault and domestic minor sex trafficking.
Contact:
Voice of Hope Rape Crisis Center
Leslie Timmons, Event Coordinator
Phone: 806-763-3232
Fax: 806-763-1801
E-mail: leslie@voiceofhopelubbock.org
Website: voiceofhopelubbock.org
Date:
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Time: 9:30 am Registration Opens
10:00 am Opening Ceremony & March
Location:
Lowes Home Improvement Parking Lot
5022 West Loop 289
(News release from Voice of Hope: Rape Crisis Center)
