"BRAVE Bay Area recently announced it will permanently close at the end of September. Co-founded in 1971 by a Berkeley woman whose 15-year-old foster daughter was sexually assaulted at Berkeley High School, BRAVE was the nation's first rape crisis center. It became a national model for organizations that support survivors of gender-based violence. In addition to its drop-in service center in San Leandro, the nonprofit offers a bilingual hotline, accompanies survivors to the police station, hospital, and court, and provides training to volunteer counselors."
"BRAVE, originally called Bay Area Women Against Rape, appears to be closing due partly to alleged financial mismanagement. It's a huge blow to people impacted by this type of violence and who rely on this kind of support - past, present, and future. Until its closure, it will continue operating its hotline and service center on limited hours. When BRAVE shuts down next month, rape survivors in Oakland will have fewer options for support."
"Between 2020 and 2024, the Oakland Police Department received an average of 191 reports of rape each year. (Note that most rapes are not reported.) The Oaklandside contacted several local agencies to learn what resources they provide to survivors. Below is a list of services available to people in Oakland and Alameda County, including legal aid, 24-hour crisis lines, bedside support, and more. Some services are bilingual (in English and Spanish) and available to people of any citizenship status."
BRAVE Bay Area will permanently close at the end of September. The organization was co-founded in 1971 by a Berkeley woman after her 15-year-old foster daughter was sexually assaulted at Berkeley High School and became the nation's first rape crisis center and a national model for survivor support. BRAVE operated a San Leandro drop-in center, bilingual hotline, accompanied survivors to police, hospitals, and court, and trained volunteer counselors. The closure appears partly due to alleged financial mismanagement. Until closing, BRAVE will maintain its hotline and service center on limited hours. The shutdown will leave Oakland survivors with fewer support options.
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