Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
- Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) is the only organization in Allegheny County solely devoted to the issues of sexual violence.
PAAR now offers, Responding to Trauma: Training, Education, Counseling, mobile services to survivors of sexual violence. PAAR provides training, education and counseling to community groups, individuals, professionals and agencies throughout Allegheny County.
Counseling
PAAR provides one-on-one supportive counseling to:
Survivors of sexual assault and abuse Parents of survivors of sexual violenceFriends and relatives of survivors of sexual violence
PAAR’s sexual assault counselors provide on-site supportive counseling and crisis counseling to survivors of sexual violence. Survivors will receive free, confidential counseling at social service agencies in your community. Referrals will be made to PAAR for more intensive trauma therapy.
For more information or to request supportive counseling or crisis counseling services at your agency please contact: Julie Evans, MSW, Program Director, Education Services at 412-431-5665, or juliee"at"paar.net.
Education
Education for:
Victims of sexual violence Individuals in recoveryElementary, Middle and High Schools; students, teachers and parentsPeople with disabilitiesUniversities and collegesIndividuals using mental health servicesChildren in daycareCommunity organizations
The following are samples of programs available. PAAR will also develop programs to meet individual agency needs.
Sexual Harassment PreventionSexual Violence Risk ReductionChild Sexual AbuseInternet SafetyDrug-facilitated Sexual AssaultSelf-esteem and Sexual ViolenceSexual Victimization and the Healing ProcessTeens and Sexual Violence Prevention
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