WVFRIS
Who We Are and What We Do
The West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (WVFRIS) is West Virginia's state sexual assault coalition. WVFRIS was established in 1982 and is comprised of the State's rape crisis centers. WVFRIS works with the rape crisis centers and other allied professionals to develop and strengthen intervention and prevention programs in the State that address sexual violence and stalking.
Note that WVFRIS also addresses the issues of human trafficking and dating violence because they often involve sexual violence and stalking. WVFRIS encourages and supports related State and local efforts to respond to and eliminate these forms of violence in partnership with other allied organizations.
Our Vision
- Eliminate sexual violence and stalking; and
- Alleviate the suffering of those who have been victimized.
Our Mission
- Promote the compassionate and just treatment of survivors and their loved ones;
- Foster collaborative relationships to promote victim healing and justice and prevent sexual violence and stalking; and
- Create attitudinal and behavioral changes around sexual violence and stalking through education, victim services and social change efforts.
WVFRIS supports the rights of all victims to accessible, free and confidential services where they are treated with dignity and respect. WVFRIS supports the rights guaranteed through the Sexual Assault Victims Bill of Rights, and the rights of victims to make autonomous choices about reporting, prosecution, healthcare, safety and their personal needs.
This website is designed to provide information and resources to victims and those professionals seeking information to better serve them, as well as those interested in preventing sexual violence, human trafficking and stalking.
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| Position Title: | Telephone Number: |
|---|---|
| Director of Programs | 304-241-1802 |
| State Coordinator | 304-366-9500 |
| Stalking/College Project Coordinator | 304-472-0038 |
| Victim Services Coordinator | 304-379-8970 |
| SASP Project Coordinator | 304-368-9543 |
| SART Project Coordinator | 304-622-4441 |
| SANE Project Coordinator | 304-685-3159 |
| Rural Project Coordinator | 304-825-6122 |
| Finance Manager | 304-368-0020 |
| Education Coordinator | 304-366-9508 |
| Assistant State Coordinator | 304-622-4441 |
WVFRIS Email: wvfris@frontier.com
Follow WVFRIS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wvfris
Please note that email and social media are not confidential forms of communication. Confidential victim services can be secured through any of the crisis centers in West Virginia.
WVFRIS does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age in the delivery of services or creation of resources.