Values & Mission Statement

Vision

A world free of sexual violence

Our mission

CRASAC exists to enable those who have been silenced by rape, sexual abuse and exploitation to have a voice; and to make a difference by delivering the best specialist support and prevention services.

Our values

Our values have been developed in consultation with our clients and staff and are embedded into everything we do here at CRASAC.

We are shaped by the needs and voices of survivors

• We believe what survivors tell us and are non-judgmental in our approach
• We recognize survival strategies and validate feelings whatever they are 
• We empower and enable survivors to regain control and choices
• We hear and respond to survivor voices when providing and developing our services 

We stand for justice and equality

• We promote and uphold the rights and needs of survivors
• We provide a service that is anti-oppressive and responds to survivors as individuals
• We recognize it is an individual’s decision whether to report
• We work positively to ensure our services are accessible and appropriate to those who need them

We act on our belief that change is possible

• We actively challenge injustice and dispel myths surrounding sexual violence
• We amplify the voices of survivors to ensure they are heard
• We work to promote and protect survivor’s rights
• We work from a feminist and human rights framework to promote positive change

We hold ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards

• We work in a way that is transparent to and informed by survivors experiences and feedback
• We are guided by and adhere to national quality service standards  
• Our specialist expertise is constantly refreshed by input from research, stakeholders,  review and survivor feedback
• We  promote a culture of respect and integrity towards staff and survivors