INTERVENTION & CRISIS ADVOCACY NETWORK

In our efforts to provides trauma-informed, victim-centered services 24-hours a day to anyone victimized by domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking ICAN! has developed the below Strategic Plan:

 

 

​ICAN Mission, Goals and Service Priorities, 2025- 2026

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The core mission of ICAN is “We Intervene in times of Crisis; Advocate for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking , and Network with community partners to empower victims to become survivors in Canadian and Grady counties. ”

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Goal #1 : Provide trauma - informed, victim - centered services 24 hours a day to anyone victimized by domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

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Goal #2 : Promote, encourage , and allow for healing for every victim and their family through our immediate and ongoing services.

 

Goal #3 : Increase public knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking within the ICAN service area.

 

Goal #4 : To enhance the quality of services by providing our advocates with training and education regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

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ICAN Service Priorities include:

 

Crisis Response & Immediate Support: Meeting immediate emotional and physical needs, reducing harm and stress during cris is, and offering short - term emergency shelter, transportation, food, and clothing.

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Safety & Stabilization:  Helping victims and survivors stabilize their lives after victimization and providing a measure of safety and security.

 

Healing & Empowerment: Promoting and facilitating healing through immediate and ongoing services, and offering emotional support and advocacy.

 

Justice System Navigation:  Assisting victims and survivors in understanding and participating in the criminal and civil justice systems.

 

Resource Connection: Improving client access to available community resources for effective treatment and support.

 

Community Awareness & Education:  Increasing public knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking within the ICAN service area.

 

Professional Consultation: Raising awareness of the special needs of victims by providing consultation services to community professionals.

 

Service Quality Enhancement:  Continuously improving the quality of services through ongoing training and education for all staff and volunteers.

 

Community Engagement:  Increasing community participation through donations and volunteer time.

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