Haifa Rape Crisis Center

We support survivors of sexual violence and their families, raise the awareness of sexual violence and its prevention, train professionals in the subject of sexual violence and survivors’ trauma, and protect survivors’ rights. Established in 1979, the HRCC is responsible for providing services to a region in northern Israel that includes over one million people. We operate a 24-hour crisis intervention hot-line for survivors of rape, sexual assault, incest and sexual harassment. We provide survivors with on-going support, face-to-face counseling, and accompaniment to the police, hospital and courts. In addition, the we facilitate support groups with survivors. The HRCC works to end sexual violence through extensive community outreach and educational programs. In addition, the HRCC is active in training professionals to respond to sexual violence survivors and address sexual assault in a knowledgeable and sensitive manner. The HRCC is involved in the national advocacy efforts and campaigns of the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel to influence legislation and advance the cause of eliminating sexual violence.