Services are provided to all victims regardless of age or gender
24 hour crisis intervention at hospitals and police stations- Information about medical exams and evidence collection
- Court preparation and information for adult or child victims
- Transportation to court and information about legal procedures
- Individual counseling by professional staff
- Support groups for rape, incest, children, adolescents, non-offending parents, and significant others
- Specialized services for teens and children including play and art therapy
What is Sexual Assault
Sexual assault takes many forms including attacks such as rape or attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact or threats. Usually a sexual assault occurs when someone touches any part of another person’s body in a sexual way, even through clothes, without that person’s consent. Some types of sexual acts which fall under the category of sexual assault include forced sexual intercourse (rape), sodomy (oral or anal sexual acts), child molestation, incest, fondling and attempted rape.
Sexual assault in any form is often a devastating crime. Assailants can be strangers, acquaintances, friends, or family members. Assailants commit sexual assault by way of violence, threats, coercion, manipulation, pressure or tricks. Whatever the circumstances, no one asks or deserves to be sexually assaulted.
In most jurisdictions, the term sexual assault has replaced the term rape in the state statutes. This was done to be more gender-neutral and to cover more specific types of sexual victimization and various levels of coercion.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
You can reach us the following ways:
- Domestic Violence Hotline:
630-897-0080 - Sexual Assault Hotline:
630-897-8383 - Admin:
630-897-0084
Note: this email is not monitored 24/7. Please call 630-897-0080 to reach our offices.
When you come to Mutual Ground for services, enter the lot on West Park and drive past the building for visitor parking. The main entrance is on Oak Ave.
Please do not use street parking on Oak Ave.
About Mutual Ground
Mutual Ground Inc. was founded in 1975, providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Mutual Ground is one of the largest and oldest domestic violence shelters in the state. All services are victim-centered and focus on advocacy that empowers each individual to make her/his own decisions. All services are offered free of charge.
