Who We Are
Lily Pad is regionally recognized for its exceptional delivery of comprehensive services to victims and families impacted by crimes of sexual assault and child sexual/physical
abuse. Services provided are developmentally appropriate and specialized to meet the distinctive needs of each individual impacted by crimes of sexual violence. There is no charge to victims that
receive direct services from the Lily Pad. Programs and services provided include:
- 24-hour crisis line
- 24-hour professional assistance and support for allied professionals
- Forensic Interviews for alleged child victims of sexual/physical abuse and witnesses to violent
crime
- 24-hour forensic-medical evidentiary exam/ assessment and evidence collection
- Child, adolescent, adult and family advocacy
- Medical accompaniment
- Legal Advocacy
- Georgia statewide Adolescent/ Adult and Pediatric Sexual Assault Examiner (SAE) and Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Trainings
- Professional training programs for law enforcement; prosecutors; judges; medical personnel; child protective
services; and allied professionals
- Consultation; trainings; protocol and policy development assistance for: schools, media, government agencies,
publications, and educational and youth serving organizations
Who We Help
Since opening its doors in 2006, the Lily Pad has helped over 2,100 primary and secondary victims, offering a safe haven for
abused children and adult victims, providing long-term psychological treatment for victims and their families, and assisting in the investigation of abuse cases. All services are offered at no cost
to the individuals who were abused. Since 2006, the Lily Pad:
- Provided over 2000 referrals for additional services
- Provided forensic interviews for over 1800 sexually and physically abused children
- Provided over 1,800 SANE exams
- Coordinated MDT case review for over 1,100 cases of alleged child sexual abuse
How We Are Funded
The Lily Pad is a 501 © 3 charitable organization. Approximately 70% of the agency budget comes from state and federal grant
sources, and in 2009, state funding for sexual assault centers decreased by 47%.
For the past six years, Lily Pad has touched the lives of hundreds of children and
adults and their families who are victims of sexual assault or child abuse.
But as the number of people living with the
aftermath of sexual assault and child abuse grows, the demand for our services has dramatically increased. To meet the challenge in 2013 – and reach more families in Southwest Georgia than ever
before – we need YOUR support.
Please help us reach our goal
and help more victims find help and hope.
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