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The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SAOP) serves survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner and domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking across Southeast Ohio. We provide free, confidential support to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and identities, as well as co-survivors (friends, family, and caregivers) who are supporting a loved one. We also partner with social service agencies, businesses, and educational institutions to create trauma-informed communities that support healing and prevention efforts.
Children who experience sexual abuse, domestic violence, or stalking need specialized care to heal and regain a sense of safety. SAOP offers advocacy, crisis intervention, and service coordination for children and their non-offending caregivers. We also provide transportation for forensic medical exams and work closely with child advocacy centers. Learn More About Resources for Children >
Teen survivors of sexual violence, dating abuse, and stalking face unique challenges in accessing services. SAOP provides:
All SAOP advocates are mandated reporters and are required to report suspected abuse of individuals under 18.
SAOP serves all adult survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking, regardless of gender, age, race, or background. Services include:
Supporting a loved one who has experienced violence can be overwhelming. Co-survivors often experience feelings of guilt, helplessness, frustration, and anger. SAOP provides:
SAOP partners with social service providers, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, businesses, and educators to create safer, trauma-informed communities. Our services include:
24/7 Crisis Hotline: (740) 591-4266
Email: info@saopseoh.org
The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SAOP) is funded by grants including the Rape Crisis Fund grant and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, through the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Victims of federal crimes will be served through SAOP services. We serve all survivors regardless of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, lineage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, sex, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
