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Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
The Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) is the sexual violence intervention and prevention program serving Franklin County. SARNCO strives to empower survivors and co-survivors of sexual and relationship violence and in time, to eliminate these forms of abuse through culturally appropriate prevention programming.
24-Hour Rape Helpline number: (614) 267-7020
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-(800) 656-HOPE (toll free)
SARNCO Programs and Services
- 24-Hour Emergency Room Advocacy: Trained volunteer advocates provide emotional support, crisis intervention and referral information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to survivors of sexual violence who are receiving care in local emergency departments. SARNCO also works with Deaf Women Against Violence Everywhere (DWAVE) to provide advocacy to deaf survivors who are receiving care in hospital emergency departments.
- 24-Hour Rape Helpline: Trained volunteers provide emotional support, crisis intervention and referral information over the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to survivors of sexual violence, co-survivors and the community.
- Long-Term Advocacy: SARNCO provides long-term advocacy and support to survivors and co-survivors who need assistance working with law enforcement, navigating the criminal justice system and with links to other community service during the recovery process. Long-term advocacy services and free recovery books can be accessed through the 24-Hour Rape Helpline at (614) 267-7020.
- Recovery Resources: Recovery books geared toward healing from sexual violence are available at no cost to survivors and co-survivors of sexual assault. Free recovery books can be accessed through the 24-Hour Rape Helpline at (614) 267-7020.
- Sexual Violence Prevention Program: SARNCO provides prevention education and outreach about sexual assault, dating violence and sexual harassment in the community. See below for a list of our education programs.
How to Volunteer with SARNCO
SARNCO is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers who:
- Are good listeners.
- Care about ending sexual violence and oppression.
- Want to make a difference in central Ohio.
SARNCO volunteer advocate opportunities include:
- Helpline Advocate: Answers calls to the 24-Hour Rape Helpline and provide crisis intervention, support and information and referrals to survivors and co-survivors (friends and family members) of sexual violence.
- Hospital Advocate: Provides face-to-face emotional support, options and information to survivors while they are receiving care in a hospital emergency department.
- SARNCO-DWAVE Hospital Advocate: Provides hospital advocacy to survivors who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Prevention Educators (additional training provided after six months of volunteering): Gives presentations to students and community groups on vitally-important rape education and prevention topics.
All SARNCO volunteers are encouraged to participate in community events to raise awareness about sexual violence prevention and services available to survivors and co-survivors.
SARNCO provides extensive 40-hour training sessions for those interested in volunteering. These sessions are held three times per year. The process of becoming a volunteer is a selective one that includes an application, criminal background check and an interview. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering, please complete the application below* and send it to SARNCO via e-mail at hherronm@ohiohealth.com, of fax to (614) 566-6846.
*Access a SARNCO volunteer application in PDF format. (You need Acrobat Reader to view it.)
Free Sexual Violence Prevention Programs
Call the SARNCO Prevention Education Coordinator at (614) 566-5227 to inquire about or schedule a program.
| Program Title |
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Content |
| Acquaintance rape |
- Identify consent and coercion
- Dispel myths and victim blame
- Explore societal factors that contribute to rape
- What to do if you have been raped
- How to help a friend who has been raped
- Community resources and referral information
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| Rape culture |
- Explore cultural influences on sexual violence
- Analyze messages from media, such as movies and advertising
- Draw connections between our behavior and media messages
- Community resources and referral information
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| Sexual harassment |
- The difference between sexual harassment and flirting
- Explore all sides of responsibility in sexual harassment
- What to do if you are sexually harassed
- Community resources and referral information
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| Dating violence |
- Identify abusive behaviors and patterns
- Learn what motivates dating violence
- Explore societal factors that contribute to dating violence
- How to help a friend who is being abused
- Community resources and referral information
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| Healthy relationships |
- Identify healthy relationships
- Common responses to conflict
- Fighting fair and "I" statements
- Community resources and referral information
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Girls kick butt
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- Self-esteem building workshop for girls ages 12 to 18
- Once per month on a Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Participation in art, education, self defense and fun
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| Teens and date rape |
What every parent should know (program for parents of teen boys and girls)
- Facts and myths about rape
- How perpetrators "work"
- How to start a conversation with your teen about unwanted sexual behavior and safety
- Communication and parenting styles that will help you be an "approachable" parent
- What to do and what to say if a sexual assault happens
- Date rape prevention and safety tips
- Parent and teen resources
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| In-services for teachers |
- Dating violence, sexual assault or sexual harassment
- Define and explore the topic
- Why teens don't tell teachers
- How to be an ally
- Tips on how to intervene
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Call the SARNCO Prevention Education Coordinator at (614) 566-5227 to inquire about or schedule a program.
How to Contact SARNCO
| 24-Hour Rape helpline |
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(614) 267-7020 |
| Main office |
(614) 566-4414 |
| Fax |
(614) 566-6846 |
| Volunteer opportunities and business line |
(614) 566-4770 |
| Prevention Education Program |
(614) 566-5227 |
How to Support SARNCO
Your gift to the OhioHealth Foundation to support the programs and services provided by SARNCO helps in so many ways to ensure our sexual violence and prevention intervention programs continue to fill a vital role in our community. Your gifts are used to fund programs that directly assist rape survivors in central Ohio. Learn more or make your gift now. You may also e-mail the OhioHealth Foundation or call (614) 566-4483.
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