Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center provides 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling services and advocacy support for victims (and their loved ones) of sexual assault, abuse and rape. The Center also offers educational prevention and awareness programs for northeastern Illinois communities Our Mission: To provide a place where survivors of sexual assault and abuse can heal and mobilize the community toward action to end sexual violence. To create a community free from sexual violence. Our Philosophy: Zacharias Center seeks to provide quality, comprehensive, client-centered services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. These services are provided in partnership with the survivor in the spirit of equality, free from judgment or oppression. We believe that the women, men, and children we serve are entitled to respect, accessible services, privacy, empowerment, and advocacy. Zacharias Center's services are free and are available to all survivors regardless of race, gender, language, ability, sexual orientation, or religion. Zacharias Center seeks to be an active presence in the community to speak up in support of and in partnership with all survivors of sexual violence. Zacharias Center provides services to the community at large and to other professionals and service providers to enhance the understanding of the impact of sexual violence on everyone.
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