The Blue Bench

Therapy/advocacy:the organization's support services are offered in english and spanish at low or no cost to clients including a 24/7 hotline and hospital accompaniment, case managers to help clients navigate The often overwhelming criminal justice system, a post-conviction victim advocate to provide guidance and information to survivors following offender sentencing, and therapists who provide counseling in both one-on-one and group settings including art and trauma-informed yoga options. The organization also offers group support for The loved ones of sexual assault survivors.

Phone canvassing/outreach.

Sexual violence prevention education: ending sexual violence in our community is not just about providing support in The aftermath of an assault, it's about empowering community members to shift The way they think and talk about The issue. The Blue Bench provides scientifically- supported prevention education programming beginning in middle school, with a goal of developing skills necessary to help young people challenge rape culture and become active bystanders. Programs are offered at schools, prisons, detention centers, bars, music venues, community organizations, and more. The organization also provides prevention programming for parents and safety empowerment skills training for female-identified participants age 13+.