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.
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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
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
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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