CAPSA serves the Cache Valley & Bear Lake areas, including the rural areas of Rich County, Franklin County, and Preston, Idaho. For survivors who have a hard time traveling to our office, we can meet them where they’re at. We believe in the need for survivors to have access to services even if they live in underpopulated areas.
Why Rural Services Matter
When a sexual assault takes place in a rural area, it is less likely that the survivor will have access to services. It is also likely that because of the cultural aspects of small, tight knit communities, the survivor will be acquainted with their abuser, furthering the fear of reporting. If a survivor does come forward, they are times dismissed or told that there aren’t services for them nearby. Because of CAPSA’s advocacy in rural areas, we have been able to meet and help survivors who otherwise would not have received help or even reported. Our rural caseworker – Marin – travels to Rich County, Garden City, and Preston, Idaho frequently to provide advocacy and build relationships.
Story from our Rural Caseworker, Marin
Law enforcement in a rural area responded to a domestic violence call. They helped the survivor get in touch with CAPSA. She was very hesitant to use CAPSA services because of the barriers in a rural community. She was especially worried that everyone in the small town would know she was using CAPSA services. But with support from caseworkers, she worked through her concerns, overcame barriers, and eventually came to shelter. While in shelter, she worked with a caseworker to find housing for herself and her kids away from her abuser. With support from CAPSA, she was able to find a new life where she and her children were free of abuse.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, call CAPSA at 435-753-2500.
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Although CAPSA may initially be perceived as an organization serving a predominantly female clientele, CAPSA serves both men and women, as well as their accompanying children. In addition to extending services beyond those that choose to identify themselves as female, CAPSA seeks to provide services to everyone no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, or citizenship status.
LGBTQ+ Community
CAPSA recognizes the growing need of services for those within different minority groups. Groups such as the LGBTQ+ community have need of resources for dealing with abuse within the community as much as anyone else. Regardless of the way a person chooses to identify themselves in gender or sexual orientation, relationships of any kind still have the potential of becoming abusive.
As part of helping reach out to this community, CAPSA partners with places such as the Cache Pride Center. Through working with Cache Pride Center, learning opportunities are provided as a chance for individuals to ask questions, voice concerns and reservations, and glean more information about CAPSA services.
Differing Cultures, Beliefs, and Race
Just because a person holds a particular belief, or belongs to a certain culture, does not mean they are exempt from the effects of abuse. In fact, some communities experience abuse at far higher rates than others. For these reasons, independent of cultural background or race, CAPSA’s services are accessible to anyone. CAPSA often partners with CRIC, the Cache Refugee Center, to assist refugees entering Cache Valley that may be survivors of abuse.
CAPSA seeks to provide both trauma informed and culturally informed services for all clients. This is accomplished through the direction, supervision, and outreach plans implemented by trained and informed diversity specialists and a team of experienced and knowledgeable advocates.
Service For Everyone
Domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as any form of abuse, is not unique to any one group of people. It is a pervasive issue that can affect any person no matter their age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or social status. Knowing this, it is apparent that services for survivors of abuse should be tailored to fit the needs of all people. CAPSA understands this and therefore prioritizes services that apply to everyone. Our caseworkers and advocates are trained to work with diverse populations.
If you or someone you love is a survivor of abuse, and if you have questions about how CAPSA services can best suit your unique needs, call CAPSA at 435-753-2500. CAPSA Advocates can help you find hope and safety with a personalized plan in line with your specific needs and goals.
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In recent communications, I have shared the steps CAPSA has taken to ensure the safety of our staff and clients all while implementing new tools and processes to continue delivering essential life-saving services.
We know domestic violence has increased during this crisis; with social distancing, many victims are now trapped with their abusers and increased fear and anxiety often trigger escalated abuse. Although we are a nonprofit these changes have incurred significant costs, such as implemented technology and expanded services to ensure individuals and families have a safe place to escape abuse and are able to heal from the associated trauma.
Today I want to share a few stories of those we are serving during this crisis.
THERE IS STILL PROTECTION
A client who recently escaped a very scary relationship approached CAPSA for help. CAPSA met with her via a telehealth like service; through this web tool, our expert caseworker was able to help with safety planning, complete a protective order and submit the protective order online.
Due to changes in court processes, her court hearing was over the phone. This client called her caseworker after and said, “I am actually thankful for the coronavirus. I am not sure I would have had the courage to stand in the same courtroom as my abuser.”
Her protective order was awarded. CAPSA will continue to support her via web and phone meetings. We cannot do this work without your support.
THE GIFT OF A SAFE PLACE
CAPSA’s emergency shelter is for individuals and families who become homeless to escape domestic violence. To increase social distancing and reduce shared spaces, CAPSA has changed our onsite shelter capacity and is utilizing hotels and other offsite shelter options – CAPSA continues our zero turn away policy to qualifying individuals.
To provide a safe space for a client, we placed them in a hotel for several days until there was room in our onsite shelter. Here is her description of entering shelter:
“I never could have imagined that I would be able to feel safe and integrated again in my life. This [shelter] environment is so welcoming and supportive. This was the first time since the abuse began that I was able to sleep without nightmares. When I was shown my room, I saw a “care packet” on my bed; I cried and cried because I felt so blessed. It was such a good feeling after so long of being in crisis mode!”
She had a safe place because of your support.
HELP EVEN DURING A CRISIS
For the last year, CAPSA has supported a client with casework, court advocacy and clinical therapy services. She came to CAPSA because her husband was extremely emotionally and sexually abusive. COVID-19 has been extremely challenging because of the general anxiety and increased responsibilities of working from home, homeschooling and her ex-husband using the pandemic as a way to manipulate court ordered parent time.
CAPSA’s ability to continue offering online therapy has been extremely useful to help her feel supported. She told her therapist, “thank you… it’s so helpful to continue to have some outside perspective with all of this going on.” While her stressors have increased, because of your support, she has continued to make progress on managing anxiety and feeling peace.
With your help, she has access to quality, FREE clinical therapy.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
These clients only had support because of you and supporters like you.
We cannot perform this work without community support during normal time, let alone during a global pandemic. With the increased demand for services, the additional cost to provide those services and the reduction in donations and revenue, we need your support now more than ever. We are projecting a $150,000+ shortage over the next 12 months.
If you are in a position to donate at any level – please go to www.capsa.org/donate This money will support essential services.
Thank you for your support,
Jill W. Anderson
CAPSA| Executive Director
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CAPSA Serves Rural Utah and Idaho Areas
CAPSA serves the Cache Valley & Bear Lake areas, including the rural areas of Rich County, Franklin County, and Preston, Idaho. For survivors who have a hard time traveling to our office, we can meet them where they’re at. We believe in the need for survivors to have access to services even if they live in underpopulated areas.
Why Rural Services Matter
When a sexual assault takes place in a rural area, it is less likely that the survivor will have access to services. It is also likely that because of the cultural aspects of small, tight knit communities, the survivor will be acquainted with their abuser, furthering the fear of reporting. If a survivor does come forward, they are times dismissed or told that there aren’t services for them nearby. Because of CAPSA’s advocacy in rural areas, we have been able to meet and help survivors who otherwise would not have received help or even reported. Our rural caseworker – Marin – travels to Rich County, Garden City, and Preston, Idaho frequently to provide advocacy and build relationships.
Story from our Rural Caseworker, Marin
Law enforcement in a rural area responded to a domestic violence call. They helped the survivor get in touch with CAPSA. She was very hesitant to use CAPSA services because of the barriers in a rural community. She was especially worried that everyone in the small town would know she was using CAPSA services. But with support from caseworkers, she worked through her concerns, overcame barriers, and eventually came to shelter. While in shelter, she worked with a caseworker to find housing for herself and her kids away from her abuser. With support from CAPSA, she was able to find a new life where she and her children were free of abuse.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, call CAPSA at 435-753-2500.
Serving The Underserved
Serving the Underserved
Although CAPSA may initially be perceived as an organization serving a predominantly female clientele, CAPSA serves both men and women, as well as their accompanying children. In addition to extending services beyond those that choose to identify themselves as female, CAPSA seeks to provide services to everyone no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, or citizenship status.
LGBTQ+ Community
CAPSA recognizes the growing need of services for those within different minority groups. Groups such as the LGBTQ+ community have need of resources for dealing with abuse within the community as much as anyone else. Regardless of the way a person chooses to identify themselves in gender or sexual orientation, relationships of any kind still have the potential of becoming abusive.
As part of helping reach out to this community, CAPSA partners with places such as the Cache Pride Center. Through working with Cache Pride Center, learning opportunities are provided as a chance for individuals to ask questions, voice concerns and reservations, and glean more information about CAPSA services.
Differing Cultures, Beliefs, and Race
Just because a person holds a particular belief, or belongs to a certain culture, does not mean they are exempt from the effects of abuse. In fact, some communities experience abuse at far higher rates than others. For these reasons, independent of cultural background or race, CAPSA’s services are accessible to anyone. CAPSA often partners with CRIC, the Cache Refugee Center, to assist refugees entering Cache Valley that may be survivors of abuse.
CAPSA seeks to provide both trauma informed and culturally informed services for all clients. This is accomplished through the direction, supervision, and outreach plans implemented by trained and informed diversity specialists and a team of experienced and knowledgeable advocates.
Service For Everyone
Domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as any form of abuse, is not unique to any one group of people. It is a pervasive issue that can affect any person no matter their age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or social status. Knowing this, it is apparent that services for survivors of abuse should be tailored to fit the needs of all people. CAPSA understands this and therefore prioritizes services that apply to everyone. Our caseworkers and advocates are trained to work with diverse populations.
If you or someone you love is a survivor of abuse, and if you have questions about how CAPSA services can best suit your unique needs, call CAPSA at 435-753-2500. CAPSA Advocates can help you find hope and safety with a personalized plan in line with your specific needs and goals.
Update about COVID-19
In recent communications, I have shared the steps CAPSA has taken to ensure the safety of our staff and clients all while implementing new tools and processes to continue delivering essential life-saving services.
We know domestic violence has increased during this crisis; with social distancing, many victims are now trapped with their abusers and increased fear and anxiety often trigger escalated abuse. Although we are a nonprofit these changes have incurred significant costs, such as implemented technology and expanded services to ensure individuals and families have a safe place to escape abuse and are able to heal from the associated trauma.
Today I want to share a few stories of those we are serving during this crisis.
THERE IS STILL PROTECTION
Due to changes in court processes, her court hearing was over the phone. This client called her caseworker after and said, “I am actually thankful for the coronavirus. I am not sure I would have had the courage to stand in the same courtroom as my abuser.”
Her protective order was awarded. CAPSA will continue to support her via web and phone meetings. We cannot do this work without your support.
THE GIFT OF A SAFE PLACE
To provide a safe space for a client, we placed them in a hotel for several days until there was room in our onsite shelter. Here is her description of entering shelter:
“I never could have imagined that I would be able to feel safe and integrated again in my life. This [shelter] environment is so welcoming and supportive. This was the first time since the abuse began that I was able to sleep without nightmares. When I was shown my room, I saw a “care packet” on my bed; I cried and cried because I felt so blessed. It was such a good feeling after so long of being in crisis mode!”
She had a safe place because of your support.
HELP EVEN DURING A CRISIS
CAPSA’s ability to continue offering online therapy has been extremely useful to help her feel supported. She told her therapist, “thank you… it’s so helpful to continue to have some outside perspective with all of this going on.” While her stressors have increased, because of your support, she has continued to make progress on managing anxiety and feeling peace.
With your help, she has access to quality, FREE clinical therapy.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
These clients only had support because of you and supporters like you.
We cannot perform this work without community support during normal time, let alone during a global pandemic. With the increased demand for services, the additional cost to provide those services and the reduction in donations and revenue, we need your support now more than ever. We are projecting a $150,000+ shortage over the next 12 months.
If you are in a position to donate at any level – please go to www.capsa.org/donate This money will support essential services.
Thank you for your support,
Jill W. Anderson
CAPSA| Executive Director