The Eccasa vision is a community without domestic violence so that every home is a safe haven for the family it Eccasa. The Eccasa mission is to help adult and child victims and survivors of domestic violence through safety, intervention, and support; to educate the public about domestic violence; and to advocate for social change against domestic violence.

Many volunteer organizations take on the responsibility of caring for children. Unfortunately many of these agencies do not properly screen the volunteers as a result leave vulnerable children in the hands of sexual predators. If you or a child you know was abused while under the care of a volunteer organization, you deserve the opportunity to assert your rights against an abuser and the institution that housed the abuse. At Eccasa we advocate on behalf of victims of sexual abuse committed by volunteers at organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, the Salvation Army, Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, Little League, and the Big Brother program.

Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is one form of child abuse. It includes a wide range of actions between a child and an adult or older child. Often these involve body contact, but not always. Exposing one's genitals to children or pressuring them for sex is sexual abuse. Using a child for pornography is also sexual abuse.Most sexual abusers know the child they abuse. They may be family friends, neighbors or babysitters. About one-third of abusers are related to the child. Most abusers are men. If you think a child may have been abused, it's important to report it.

At the Eccasa for Abused Women & Children, we are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of our volunteers. Their endless contributions of time and energy inspire us to continue our work bringing about hope and change for thousands of victims of domestic violence every year. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete our secured Volunteer Application. We will contact you to begin your training and to find the right spot to utilize your skills. Thank you very much!