Pittsburgh Action Against Rape

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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.

[edit] Counseling

PAAR provides one-on-one supportive counseling to:

Survivors of sexual assault and abuse Parents of survivors of sexual violence Friends 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.

[edit] Education

Education for:

Victims of sexual violence Individuals in recovery Elementary, Middle and High Schools; students, teachers and parents People with disabilities Universities and colleges Individuals using mental health services Children in daycare Community organizations

The following are samples of programs available. PAAR will also develop programs to meet individual agency needs.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Sexual Violence Risk Reduction Child Sexual Abuse Internet Safety Drug-facilitated Sexual Assault Self-esteem and Sexual Violence Sexual Victimization and the Healing Process Teens and Sexual Violence Prevention