KASA - Vision, Mission, and Values - Kilkenny

Vision, Mission, and Values

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Vision

Mission

Values

Dignity

belief in the survivor/supporter’s inherent worth

Autonomy

respect for the survivor/supporter’s right to be self-governing

Agency

respect for the survivor/supporter’s ability to act

Fidelity

honouring the trust placed in the staff/volunteer by the survivor/supporter’s

Beneficence

commitment to promoting the survivor/supporter’s well being

Non-maleficence

commitment to avoid harm to the survivor/supporter

Justice

fair and impartial treatment of all survivors and supporters and the provision of best practice services

Self-respect

fostering staff/volunteer self-knowledge and care for self

Violence and sexual abuse in relationships must always be viewed as an abuse of Human Rights. It should not be rationalised or minimised and there must never be an acceptable or tolerable level of violence. Anyone can be a victim of sexual violence, irrespective of age, race, income or employment status.

Central to our work in KASA, is a belief which offers support, empathy and understanding. We offer a safe and confidential space and a person-centered, empowerment approach in all of our contact with clients.

Testimonials

I thought sexual violence was only if you were raped, I didn’t understand that although I wasn’t raped, what happened to me was sexual assault and was not ok. It had a really negative impact on my life and caused a lot of problems for me. After my friend told me about KASA I agreed to contact them, and things changed for me after that. I am so thankful that services like yours exists in Co Kilkenny, it has made all the difference to me”

“Hello, my name is Ger. I went to my doctor Brendan lee. While I was with Dr Lee, I told him I was sexually abused. He gave me the phone number for the Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre. I picked up the phone and called the number and it was the best thing I have ever done. The counsellors there are fantastic and listen to all my problems over a number of years. All men out there pick up the phone or tell somebody about your problems”

“Thank you to the service for everything. You helped me so much and in turn my family and friends are delighted I’m back living life again and coping. I know there will be good times and hard times but I’m not frightened anymore – I can cope, I’m so grateful to you all, thank you”

“It has taken me 28 years to reach out for help in accepting and dealing with my abuse. It was an amazing process, helped with the guidance, support and understanding of my counsellor there, and I will be eternally grateful”

“Being a man, I was in shock and denial for months after being raped. I hated the idea of having to go to counselling and acknowledge the reality of what happened to me, I felt so much shame and responsibility for it. Once I finally decided to engage and met my counsellor, having a weekly space to try and understand the layers of shame and the trauma it had caused me helped me so much in my healing. I’m so grateful I had the courage to make the call and find a way to heal”

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We hold Charitable Tax Exemption (Charity 11626) from the Revenue Commissioners and are
registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority of Ireland (RCN 20032319). KASA is signed up
to the Governance Code.

Registered Charity No. CHY11626 | Trading under Kasa/Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre Ltd

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