KOSCIUSKO — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Beaman Home want our communities to realize that sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages.  The impacts of sexual violence affect individuals, families, communities, and society as a whole.  But prevention is possible.  By working together, communities can change the conditions that contribute to sexual violence.

Victims are never at fault.  It doesn’t matter what a person is wearing or how they are acting, victims are never to blame.  Unfortunately, rape is often not reported or convicted.  Survivors may come forward to face scrutiny or encounter barriers. 

Help is available locally.  The Beaman Home’s new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center for domestic violence victims on Parker Street allows case managers and advocates to better serve all victims of abuse. 

Tracie Hodson, Executive Director at Beaman Home added, “Beaman Home staff is working at the new Outreach Center offering classes, support groups and case management for Shelter and non-Shelter clients.   Several staff members have completed Sexual Assault Advocacy training presented by Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault, and are available to provide assistance to victims of sexual assault.”  The Beaman Home’s Crisis Hotline number is 1-877-725-9363.

In addition to local Beaman Home advocates, those seeking help from any location may phone 1-800-656-4673 for crises situation assistance.  More information may also be found at www.nsvrc.org or at www.TheBeamanHome.com.