
All of our volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors (SACs) complete a California State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor Training, designed to provide future volunteer counselors with knowledge, skills, and self-awareness necessary to respond to people affected by sexualized trauma. Specific topics covered in the training include the myths and realities of sexual abuse/assault, effects of trauma, medical issues, legal options, crisis intervention, and counseling skills. Throughout the training, we explore the connection between individual acts of sexual abuse/assault and institutional oppression such as sexism, racism, and homophobia.
2025 Trainings:
Winter - Closed
- February 15 - April 5
In-Person: Saturdays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm & Virtual: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-9:00 pm
Summer
- July 12 - August 23
- In-Person: Saturdays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm & Virtual: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-9:00 pm
- Deadline to submit your application: June 20, 2025
- Interviews will be scheduled June 16 - 27, 2025
Please send your completed application to volunteer@rapetraumaservices.org.
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