Get Involved

Research

Programs

News

Policy

Announcements

	About Us

»	History

»	Annual Report

»	Board of Directors

»	Staff

»	Contact Us

Project ENVISION Update : Phases of Primary Prevention Turning Research into Action in Phase III

The three communities of Project ENVISION (Lower East Side, Manhattan; South Bronx and Williamsburg, Brooklyn) have successfully completed the second phase of the project—the research-based community needs assessments. Unlike other sexual violence prevention initiatives, Project ENVISION demonstrates a unique and groundbreaking approach that strives to incorporate the perspectives and experiences of community members into prevention programming. [Read more.]

History

As the incidence of sexual assault and abuse in women was recognized by the consciousness raising movement of the 1970’s, women in New York City developed ways to address the problem. As a result, hospital based rape crisis programs, child advocacy centers, specialized law enforcement and criminal justice units, a citywide hotline and other services have been established to meet the needs of survivors, to improve access to the criminal justice system and to provide education to the community.

New accomplishments bring new challenges. The expansion of sexual assault/abuse service providers has produced the need for coordination and a citywide voice. Increased service provision has led to the identification of system-wide problems that need to be addressed on a citywide level. Resources have been changing rapidly and with them, the need for a clearinghouse of information. Furthermore, ongoing innovation in the treatment of trauma and education requires the ability to keep current with new developments.

2010 Annual Report

Download the 2010 Annual Report »
[All annual reports]

Untitled By Cassidi

More images from Through Our Own Eyes »