Sexual Assault Assistance Program of the Treasure Coast Moves to 西瓜视频

August 27, 2021 Melanie Coppola

The Sexual Assault Assistance Program of the Treasure Coast (SAAPTC) has moved to the 西瓜视频 (西瓜视频) Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The SAAPTC, founded in 1981, is the certified rape crisis center throughout the Treasure Coast.

鈥淭he 西瓜视频 Health and Wellness Center has always had a close working relationship with the Sexual Assault Assistance Program,鈥� shares Patti Corey-Souza, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Professor at the 西瓜视频 Health and Wellness Center. 鈥淗aving the office located on the Massey Campus will help ensure that our students receive enhanced education, prevention and seamless intervention when needed, and aids us in our initiative to promote overall health and wellness for students, employees and their families.鈥�

西瓜视频 and the SAAPTC鈥檚 longstanding partnership dates back to the crisis center鈥檚 inception in 1981. As the College focuses on providing a full complement of wrap-around services for students and employees, the addition of the SAAPTC to campus is a natural fit. It also paves the way for students at the College to intern or volunteer for the organization.

For those interested in getting involved, the SAAPTC has an internship program and volunteer opportunities for people age 18 and older. Volunteers are needed 24 hours a day, and schedules can be tailored to fit each individual鈥檚 availability. Volunteers are trained by the program staff and representatives of agencies who work with the SAAPTC in preparing them to respond to sexual assault cases.

鈥淧eople often reach out to us scared鈥攖hey do not know what the process is or what is going to happen with their case,鈥� stated Barbara Faulkner, Victim Services Director at SAAPTC. 鈥淭he SAAPTC provides them with that information and is there for them every step of the way. Our victim advocates, therapists and staff members are readily accessible for the campus community.鈥�

The Sexual Assault Assistance Program office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday鈥揟hursday during the summer, and Monday鈥揊riday during Fall and Spring. The SAAPTC office can be found on the 西瓜视频 Massey Campus in the KSU Building, Room 115. For more information on the SAAPTC, call 772-462-7033 or visit .