Bridge To Hope Inc

Sexual assault victims service project: in 2024 the organization provided sexual assault services to 232 primary and secondary victims of sexual assault. This included accompaniment to forensic exams, criminal support and advocacy, support groups, and information and referrals. The organization accompanied 9 victims to the hospital, as well as advocacy at the chippewa valley child advocacy center for 8 minors who were sexual assault victims.

Domestic abuse - group session: throughout 2024 we offered a healing from trauma support group weekly for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We also had a jail group for both male and female inmates, middle school group and a self-care group at the high school. Along with programming at the boys and girls club. We hold a support group at arbor place for survivors also affected by substance use disorder and a support group at stepping stones for unhoused community members. During 2024, the organization recognized 0 for donated services used in providing program services.

The organization also provided the following: legal advocacy: in 2024 the organization accompanied 132 clients in court. The organization also assured that victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault knew their rights, assisted in filling out legal forms, explained legal processes, and accompanied clients to court hearings. Attorney referrals and pro-bono services were sought as necessary. During 2024, the organization recognized 0 for donated services used in providing program services. Outreach: in 2024 the organization gave 108 presentations to 3,765 individuals. 58 presentations were to children/ youth totaling 927 individuals. School presentations focused on safe dating, issues of consent, internet predators, bullying, and healthy relationships. Community involvement: the organization participated in 106 community outreach or public awareness events which included resource tables at uw- stout, dunn county schools, and various summer events in the county. We also coordinate a community crime response team