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The History of CASA:
The Center Against Sexual Assault of Southwest Riverside County began in 1982 in response to one teacher's effort to help a student. This student was a victim of a violent rape and at the time no services were available to help this student in our local area. Inspired by the event, the community came together and formed CASA.

In the beginning it was strictly a volunteer effort. Volunteers served as both hotliners and advocates supporting survivors of rape through their difficult process. Volunteers responded to the hospital, worked with local police and sheriff's department and accompanied the survivor at the municipal and superior court levels.

This is all still in place today. CASA now has an Outreach Program Director, Prevention & Education Director, Executive Director, Administrative Assistant and a Board of Directors comprised of citizens throughout our community, along with many committed volunteers.

CASA Mission Statement:
The Center Against Sexual Assault (CASA) is a non-profit, community-based agency whose mission is the prevention of sexual assault and intervention on behalf of victims in our community.

CASA Strategy:
Assisting sexual assault survivors and their significant others through crisis counseling, advocacy and support groups; educating the community on sexual assault issues, including prevention techniques and referral resources; interfacing with law enforcement, the schools, and other community agencies to assure that sexual assault survivors receive the most effective help available.