Our mission & history
The NWA Center for Sexual Assault provides a safe haven of healing and hope to adult survivors of sexual violence or harassment, and their loved ones, while tirelessly working toward a safer future for all through education and awareness.
We envision a world free of sexual assault. Until then, we want a world where every survivor is believed and every perpetrator is held accountable.
Founded as NWA Rape Crisis, through mission-driven work, our center has offered free comprehensive support to adult survivors of sexual assault since 1982. For over 40 years, we have taken action to actively counter a culture that perpetuates sexual violence, and we do this by addressing the individual and community hurts caused by those who commit these acts of violence.
We want every survivor to know: you are not alone—we are here for you.
Our team works diligently, every day, to create a culture that supports survivors of rape and sexual assault. Please help us create a culture in Northwest Arkansas that supports survivors.
Our commitment to justice & inclusion
Our mission at NWA Center for Sexual Assault is to provide a safe haven of healing and hope for adult survivors of sexual violence or harassment. Racism and discrimination are counter to that mission and have no place in this work, our community, or our world.
We recognize that because of racism and discrimination, many of the survivors we serve often endure additional levels of violence and harassment. This is wrong, and we will always stand against these injustices. Through our community-specific outreach projects and our commitment to be inclusive in our practices, NWACSA will continue to work tirelessly toward a safer future for all through education and awareness.
Please join us in asking ourselves, "What can I do to help?"
