Assault Survivor Kits®

Sexual violence can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time.

 The Assault Survivor Kit^® program was created to help meet some of the immediate needs of individuals victimized by this crime. The kits provide new sweats, underwear and personal hygiene products giving victims comfort and dignity. The victim’s own clothing is taken by authorities as evidence. Over 250 Assault Survivor Kits will reach sexual assault victims this year.

 An Assistance League member was shopping for program supplies at a large retailer. She explained the Assault Survivor Kit program to the store clerk. The clerk gasped, saying she had received one of the kits when she had been raped six years earlier. She was grateful that she had the new clean clothes to wear home after her exam and interview. Blinking back tears she expressed her thanks for our help at that devastating time.

 Assault Survivor Kits also help children rescued from methamphetamine contaminated homes by the authorities. The children are immediately taken for a medical examination and then protective custody. All the clothing they’re wearing and toy or bottle they may be carrying is taken as evidence. A special Assault Survivor Kit gives these frightened and worried children new clothes and a soft cuddly stuffed animal or blanket to sooth and calm them.