To lobby: for the development of laws, institutions and procedures to protect women and children and to deter would be offenders.

To educate: the public and would be offenders about sexual violence issues through our outreach programmes (Lectures, workshops, panel discussions, videos).

To Improve: the quality of service and support provided by the Centre especially in the counseling of volunteers and clients.

To maintain and establish: links with organizations devoted to the empowerment and advancement of women and with other institutions concerned with social development and research.

To improve: organizational structure and systems, and the overall management of the Rape Crisis Society.

 The Society offers:  face-to-face professional counselling fereral    services to person in the following area:

          .  Rape

          .  Child Sexual Abuse/Incest

          .  Domestic Violence

          .  Family Problems

          .  Personal Conflicts

The Educational /Outreach Programmes:  are meant to assis the public in understanding and dealing with issues of rape, child seuxal abuse/incest, buggery, human sexuality and wife battering.  These programmes may take the form of video/discussion, lectures/discussion workshops and/or interactive drama.  Volunteers and staff members of the rape crisis society facilitate these programmes.  Reguest comes from schools, church groups, service organisation, the University, other NGO, community groups and other organstions.

The Agro Prcessing Project:  began in 1993 to give support and impart skills to survivors of rape and sexual violence.  Research has shown that often, survivors are not skilled nor are they in any financil position to take control of their lives and move away from the abusive envitoment.  this ten-week (10) programme, which aims to give needy survivors a head start, seeks to empower the participants in culinary skills.  In addition to the ski8lls training compotent workshop and small business-training component.  On average, 12-15 women participate in these programmes/cycles per session.  In the year 2001 one male participant was registered.  Every year 3 or 4 programmes/cycles are conducted. 

Basic and Advanced counselling:  courses are provided yearly to sensitise our members and the public in dealing with issues of sexual and domestic abuse.  Volunteers/members of the society are expected upon acceptance to participate in the basic councelling course.  These courses are also opened to the general public.  A cost is attached to these courses with a memeber and non-member fee structured.  These fees cover the facilitators stipened, meals and othe administrative expenses.

Public Speaking/Outreach Workshop:  This workshop trains personnel (volunteer members) in the art of public speaking on the issues of sexual violence which enables the Society to facilitate the many requested outreach programmes.

Survivors Support Group:  This project began recently giving support to survivors of sexual abuse.  Meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month at the Centre's office, #40 Woodford street, Newtown, Port of Spain.  This therapeutic group gives survivors an opportunity to discuss issues pertinent to them. 

The Community Caravan:  has its basis in the themes and recommendations arising out of the United Nations "International Year of the Family", 1994.  Its mission is to stimulate community action and community programmes that focus on family life and values, non-violent forms of conflict management and resolution, and improve levels of self-esteem.  The Caravan was established in 1995.

Hotline Service:  this service operates twenty-four (24) hours a day.