Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor Certification

A Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor must have successfully completed 40-hours of training and receive at least 4 hours of yearly advanced training to maintain their certification through one of the programs listed above. A Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor has been certified in accordance with Connecticut State Statute 52-146 k. 

You must be at least 18 years old.

You must have reliable transportation.

The purpose of a Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor is to provide advocacy and crisis intervention, emotional support, information and referrals, and accompaniment (hospital, court, police station, etc.) to victims of sexual assault. 

No, a Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor is a volunteer position.

Volunteering as a Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor is a great way to make a difference, not only in in your community and of the lives of people in need, but it will change your life as well. 

Volunteering as a Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor is also another way you can build your resume in the mental health, medical, legal, criminal justice, or religious career fields.