Since 1984, the Rape Crisis Society, a non governmental organisation, was formed to address sexual and domestic violence. Since inception it has grown, and now hosts a variety of other programs to support the needs of families and develop strong members of society.

• Our Values and Beliefs

The Rape Crisis Society is non-judgemental and does not subscribe to biases based on race, class, culture, gender, religion or sexual orientation.

It opposes the objectification and degradation of women as practiced in certain forms of entertainment through the mass media and through advertising.

The Rape Crisis Society recognises that abortion is not legal in Trinidad & Tobago and endeavours to provide counselling on the psychological, legal and medical consequences of abortion while conceding that it is a personal decision.

We endeavour to respond to any requests for its assistance, however, the personal safety of its staff and members are paramount.

It retains in the strictest confidence the information it possess about clients.

The Rape Crisis Society intends to continue to provide the unique service of counselling survivors and perpetrators and lobbying for social change. The ultimate aim is to empower survivors, its members and staff by instilling values of self-help and self-determination.

The Society recognizes the right to self-determination of individuals.

• Our Guiding Principles

• People have a basic human right to live free of violence
• Advocacy, education, prevention and public policy are the keys to social change
• Everyone has a role and a responsibility in the betterment of our society
• Collaboration and alliance building are necessary for the success of our work
• The voices of survivors drive our work; we empower them by treating them with dignity and respect, while providing compassionate services in an environment of safety and privacy
• Violence flourishes in an environment of fear and oppression
• RCS subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity

The Rape Crisis Society shall engage in the following appropriate actions:

Develop projects and fundraising activities to become financially sustainable

Publish an Annual Report

Publish an Annual Calendar of activities

Maintain a website with appropriate and current information

Submit the reports required by regulatory entities on time

Keep detailed records of all expenditure

Maintain policies and procedures to govern the organisation

Develop a strategy for providing its members with information about ongoing programmes, services, expenditures, projects and enlisting their support and participation

Publish a quarterly newsletter

• Our Vision

"By 2011 the Rape Crisis Society of Trinidad and Tobago will be recognised as the leading centre addressing the issue of rape along with other sexual and domestic violence, by becoming a 'One Stop Shop' where counseling and other services can be accessed nationally."

As you browse our website, we hope that you get familiar with our programs, and that you will be enticed to get involved with the society.