Who is a survivor of Rape Crisis?
A survivor is any person who has been forced to engage in sexual contact that they did not consent to.

Who can use the services?
Open Arms will provide support to any survivor in their time of need by offering: accompaniment while receiving medical treatment and/or legal services, shelter, individual support and education for survivors, individual support and education for family and friends of survivors, as well as a 24-hour crisis hotline at 419-422-4766.

• Did you know…Locally in 2007:
  • Open Arms responded to 24 emergency room runs
  • Rape services were provided to 90 individuals and 1,036 were educated about sexual assault.
    
• Nationally:
  • 70% of all rapes are committed by someone the victim knows (US Department of Justice)
  • 1 in 4 females and 1 in 6 males will be raped in their lifetime (FBI)
    
• Program Success In 2007:
  • 96% of the clients served, as well as their families, were more educated about rape
  • 95% of clients felt supported and more able to make choices
  • 96% of clients were more able to participate in the legal system