Slide 1

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 2

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 3

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 4

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 5

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 6

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 7

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 8

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 9

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 10

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 11

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 12

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 13

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested


Slide 14

WOMEN’S RESOURCE
CENTRE OF BERMUDA
Mission: Empowering women
20 years serving women
1987 to 2007

VISION

To be recognized as a centre for
promoting permanent, positive change for
women

CORE VALUES








Women are our priority
We will be accountable to our donors, volunteers, clients and
the community
We will treat our clients, donors and each other with respect,
integrity and confidentiality
We will provide programmes and services that are of the
highest standards as defined by international accreditation
We will be an advocate for women’s issues
We will provide programmes that are client focused,
collaborative and compassionate
We provide our services regardless of gender, economics, race
religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director/
Clinical supervisor

1 Full time Counsellor
1 On-Call Counsellor

15 Hotline volunteers
2 night time supervisors

Community Educator
Part time

Office Manager
Court Advocate Administrator
Part time

WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?





Women aged 15 to 60 +, we see approximately 300
women per year
Average age is 30-39, single, with 2 or more children
The women are generally working with at least high
school diploma
Most are renters and not home owners but are head
of the household

WHAT WE DO


Counselling








Member of Sexual Assault Response Team





Governance
Operations

Court Advocacy







Counselling
10 week Crisis Intervention Course
Hotline Crisis
Provide support for victims of SA at the SART room
Parenting Classes

Provides legal advice regarding DVOs and SOLs
Prepares documents for court
Provides court accompaniment for clients
Liaise with lawyers, Magistrate’s, bailiffs

Community Education







Police Training
Education in Schools
Community groups
Business
Women’s group
Counselling as required

COUNSELLING SERVICES
General

Counselling
Crisis Intervention Course
24 hour a day Hotline
SART Room Support
Parenting classes

GENERAL COUNSELLING


First priority is crisis intervention such as sexual assault or domestic violence



Counselling is provided for a period of 3 to 6 months



Our case loads consist of issues such as:
 Sexual assault
 Domestic violence
 Childhood sexual abuse
 Harassment/stalking
 Depression
 Immigration issues
 Any issue women are trying to come to terms with

ANNUAL 10 WEEK CRISIS
INTERVENTION COURSE



This course has been presented annually for
20 years
The objectives are:





Public education (118 participants in last 4 years)
Recruiting volunteers for the hotline (13 recruited in last
3 years, 16 enrolled for training this year)

Presenters come from agencies who work
with DV and sexual assault victims

HOTLINE


Two night time supervisors



Managed by 17 volunteers



2 volunteers on the phones at all times



Operational from 6 p.m. to a.m. daily and all weekend



Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Response Team



There has been a steady increase in calls to the hotline in the past 3
years. Increasing 33% from 2004 to 2006

SEXUAL ASSAULT
RESPONSE TEAM


Hotline volunteers and clinical supervisor are on call
to attend the SART room 24 hours a day





We provide support and information for victims and/or their
families and friends who attend with them
Within 2 business days WRC makes a follow up call to offer a
counselling appointment to the victim
Counsellors provide crisis intervention counselling and ongoing support until the trial date if required
Counsellors provide further information on the court process
and will attend with the survivor during hearings and trial

PARENTING PROGRAM
2003 TO PRESENT


One program is for parents of children 2 to 12 years old



One program for parents of children 13 to 18 years old
(to start fall of 2007)



Each course is 5 weeks with 10 hours of instruction



Each course has maximum of 12 parents

COURT ADVOCATE PROGRAMME








Supports and drafts documents for client in obtaining relevant
documents for protection through the courts
Reduces harassment by providing summary offence letters to
warn perpetrators to stop behaviour or risk arrest. Provides
limited protection both at workplace and at home
Liaises with police in obtaining status of complaint and ongoing
investigations
Works with client to obtain documents through legal aid
Liaises with other agencies to obtain child support, emergency
housing etc.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
PROGRAM







Aim is to raise awareness of issues surrounding
domestic violence and sexual assault
Provides programmes in schools aimed at
prevention and identification of positive, healthy
behaviours
Provides police training
Provides education to community groups as
requested
Provides education to business as requested