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Illinois Imagines. Improving Sexual Assault Services to Women with Disabilities November 3, 2010. ILLINOIS IMAGINES. IDHS. IFVCC. ICASA. ILLINOIS VOICES. INCIL. BLUE TOWER TRAINING. SYSTEMS CHANGE. OUR VISION:
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Illinois Imagines Improving Sexual Assault Services to Women with Disabilities November 3, 2010
ILLINOIS IMAGINES IDHS IFVCC ICASA ILLINOIS VOICES INCIL BLUE TOWER TRAINING
OUR VISION: All women with disabilities will be guaranteed an environment free from sexual violence, where they are empowered to speak and act for themselves. Survivors of sexual violence will be assured a proactive, individualized, compassionate response to their experience.
Guiding Principles • Victim-Centered • People First • Humility
GOAL #1: Collaborative Model Collaborative teams Provider Toolkit
GOAL #2: Increase accessibility of services by improving response capacity of RCC and DSP Responsiveness Reviews Technical Assistance
GOAL #3: Expand outreach efforts Rape Crisis Centers Disability Service Providers
GOAL #4: Administrative & Policy Changes Public Policy Committee Law Changes Training
Lessons Learned Inclusive approach supports everyone Staff comfort & confidence are key Collaboration takes time Relationships make the difference
PEORIA TEAM Joy Kneebone