Address:

P.O. Box 4722
Chapel Hill, NC 27515

Website:

www.ocrcc.org

Subject Area:

Health and Human Services

Orange County Rape Crisis Center – News

Mission Statement: To stop sexual violence and its impact through support education and advocacy.

Vision Statement: A just and equitable world free of sexual violence and all other forms of oppression.

Values:
Professionalism
We will treat everyone with the utmost integrity and respect and maintain the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Excellence
We will ensure the highest quality of service and program delivery by creating and utilizing best practices and continuing to develop our expertise.

Accessibility:
We will conduct our work to meet the needs of all members of our community, regardless of race, socio-economic class, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, language, national origin, and immigration status.

Social Justice:
We will design and implement our programs and services to promote positive social change by deliberately addressing the intersections of sexual violence and all other forms of oppression.

Community Involvement
Recognizing our history as a volunteer-run organization, we will continually engage community members in all aspects of our work.

Self-Care
We will encourage self-care and healing for staff, volunteers and the community.

Empowerment
We will support and enable people in their efforts to bring about positive personal and social change.

News

Assaulted Latinos experience barriers (0 Comments)

April 13, 2012

By Florence Bryan | The Daily Tar Heel Updated: 04/11/12 11:47pm Victims of sexual assault can often feel alone and isolated, unsure of where to turn. And for Latino immigrants facing language barriers and cultural stereotypes, this feeling of hopelessness... Read more >

CHPD: Franklin Street Area Is A Prime Target For Sexual Assault (0 Comments)

April 13, 2012

Anne Brenner Reporting Additional Reporting by Ran Northam http://www.chapelboro.com/pages/12774692.php? CHAPEL HILL-According to recent statistics assembled by the Chapel Hill Police Department, Franklin Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard are among the town’s top locations for sexual assault crimes. “Part... Read more >

Chapel Hill sexual assault records show clusters near Franklin Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (0 Comments)

April 13, 2012

By Chelsey Dulaney | The Daily Tar Heel They come in all different ways — some alone, some with friends or family by their side, late into the night and early in the morning. Some wear bruises and gashes, and... Read more >

Q&A with Shamecca Bryant of The Orange County Rape Crisis Center (0 Comments)

April 13, 2012

By Katie Reilly | The Daily Tar Heel The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is aiming to “Paint the Town Teal” during Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April. Staff writer Katie Reilly spoke with Executive Director Shamecca Bryant about the... Read more >

UNC administrators work to revamp sexual assault policies (0 Comments)

April 13, 2012

By Chelsea Bailey | The Daily Tar Heel When dealing with reports of sexual assault from students, the University faces a complex problem. “We want to have a system that is ultimately sufficiently simple enough that it is accessible,” said... Read more >

NEW DIRECTOR AT THE ORANGE COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER (0 Comments)

April 2, 2012

Chapel Hill— The Orange County Rape Crisis Center, which provides services for survivors of sexual violence and education on awareness and prevention, has promoted Laurie Graham to its Programs Director position. In 2011, Laurie joined the staff as the Crisis... Read more >

ORANGE COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER HOSTS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH (0 Comments)

April 2, 2012

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Orange County Rape Crisis Center hosts events throughout this month to raise awareness about sexual violence and its effects. More information about the Center’s SAAM efforts can be found at www.ocrcc.org/saam. During SAAM... Read more >

ORANGE COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER TO HOST FAITH LEADERS’ BREAKFAST (0 Comments)

April 2, 2012

The OCRCC is offering a special program for faith leaders on Thursday, March 29. This program will explore general information on sexual violence and its impact on spirituality. The program will also address prevention strategies and tips for supporting survivors... Read more >

LONG TIME DIRECTOR SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS (0 Comments)

April 2, 2012

Chapel Hill— Krista Park Berry, programs director, for the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, which provides services for survivors of sexual violence and education on awareness and prevention, has accepted a position with the Girl Scouts NC Coastal Pines in... Read more >

Relationship Building And Intimacy (0 Comments)

February 6, 2012

Chapelboro.com Relationship Building And Intimacy Focus Of Next Rape Crisis Center Group Walter Storholt Reporting CHAPEL HILL - The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is set to host a new type of support group starting next month. "We’re offering a... Read more >