November 1, 2018 - In a continued effort to empower and address the needs of crime victims impacted by violence and abuse, Mayor Tom Henry’s Commission on Domestic Violence, Rape and Sexual Assault has launched a new website: www.endtheviolencefortwayne.org.
The website includes a “Get Help Now” button with information about what to do if the victim is in immediate danger, and a “Quick Exit” button which allows users to exit to Google with a single click if their abuser enters the room while they are searching for help. There is also a language support option on the page, which allows the user to choose from 58 languages.
In order to connect victims to the correct agency, based on their personal needs, the website features quick links to resources for domestic and family violence, and rape and sexual assault. There is a page dedicated to creating a safety plan, with information about how to prepare for the possibility of further violence. Much of the website is dedicated to informing victims of their rights and laws in reference to Child Molesting, Domestic Battery, Rape, Sexual Battery, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor and Stalking.
“My Commission on Domestic Violence, Rape and Sexual Assault is a critical component to the current and future success of Fort Wayne. The Commission works diligently to provide essential services to individuals in need in our community and this website is one more way to let individuals know that there are resources available to them,” said Mayor Henry. “Violent crimes of any nature have no place in Fort Wayne and I appreciate and value the work that my Commission is doing to make Fort Wayne the best and safest city possible.”
“The Commission’s goal is to identify the practical and immediate needs of survivors and to continually evaluate and improve the victim services available in our community,” said Jessica Crozier, Fort Wayne Police Department Director of Victim Assistance. “This website will help us reach many more victims when they need our help the most, and provide them with more options and pathways toward healing from these crimes.”