The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel איגוד מרכזי הסיוע לנפגעות ולנפגעי תקיפה מינית

Name

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel איגוד מרכזי הסיוע לנפגעות ולנפגעי תקיפה מינית

Legal name

איגוד מרכזי הסיוע לנפגעות ולנפגעי תקיפה מינית

Website

https://1202.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention services
• Survivor counseling services
• Workplace harassment prevention
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The organization is a nonprofit coalition of 10 NGOs funded primarily through donations and charitable contributions from the public.
2. Government partnerships: Services are funded in partnership with government ministries including the Ministry of Welfare (Molsa) and the Ministry of Health, which fund mental health services and support center operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Association operates as the umbrella coalition for ten regional rape crisis centers across Israel, delivering free crisis intervention, emotional support, legal accompaniment, mental health referrals, and acute medical coordination to survivors of sexual violence. Core delivery channels include 24/7 multilingual hotlines (1202/1203), the anonymous Kolmila chat and WhatsApp platform, in-person support meetings, therapeutic support groups, and a national network of specialized centers serving general, religious, and Arabic-speaking populations. Complementary programs include the StandFor workplace harassment-prevention training and B'yachad youth educational programs.

Product overview

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel operates as a coalition of ten nonprofit regional rape crisis centers providing a comprehensive suite of services for survivors of sexual assault. The core offering centers on crisis intervention through multiple channels: the 1202 (women) and 1203 (men) 24/7 hotlines, the 1202 Kolmila anonymous chat and WhatsApp platform, in-person support meetings, support groups, and community protection team services. The organization provides legal accompaniment through criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings; mental health therapy via Ministry of Welfare, health ministry clinics, and private providers; emergency medical care at acute hospital centers with forensic evidence collection; and rights exercisement support (social security, housing, employment). Additional modules include B'yachad educational prevention programs for youth, StandFor workplace harassment prevention training, professional training for clinicians, a public knowledge/data repository, and advocacy/lobbying for policy change. Together these form an integrated national support ecosystem for sexual violence survivors across Israel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StandFor (סטנדפור): A comprehensive program for the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace, including training for appointees, lectures and workshops, interactive theater performances, a training module, and advanced training for management.
• ביחד – Educational Programs for Youth and Staff (Together)
• 1202 קולמילה (Kolmila)
• פרויקט התיעוד (Documentation Project)

Products and services

• 1202 Hotline for Women 24/7 national telephone hotline staffed by women, providing immediate crisis support, emotional assistance, and referrals for female survivors of sexual assault and abuse in Israel.
• 1203 Hotline for Men 24/7 national telephone hotline staffed by men, providing immediate crisis support, emotional assistance, and referrals for male survivors of sexual assault.
• 1202 Kolmila Anonymous Chat and WhatsApp Support Written support platform offering anonymous chat and WhatsApp-based crisis assistance for survivors of sexual assault who prefer text-based communication over phone calls.
• In-Person Support Meetings In-person support meetings at the Association's regional rape crisis centers with trained staff, offering personalized assistance and connection to ongoing services for survivors.
• Therapeutic Support Groups Therapeutic support groups led by professionals with clinical training in sexual trauma, offering shared-processing spaces for survivors of sexual violence.
• Community Support and Protection Teams Community-based intervention services and training for community protection teams to handle sexual assault disclosures within communal settings in Israel.
• Documentation Project (Video Testimony Archive) A first-of-its-kind video testimony archive led by the Tel Aviv Support Center where survivors can document their stories in a secure, therapeutic setting for personal use or advocacy purposes.
• Legal Proceedings Support Free accompaniment and guidance through police reporting, criminal proceedings, civil litigation, administrative petitions, workplace disciplinary procedures, and alternatives to criminal proceedings for sexual assault survivors.
• Mental Health Therapy Referrals A range of mental health services including free therapy through the Ministry of Welfare, mental health clinic therapy, subsidized and private therapy, psychiatric hostels, and psychiatric hospitalization for survivors of sexual violence.
• Acute Medical Center Coordination Coordination with dedicated emergency medical units in 11 hospitals nationwide providing acute medical care, forensic evidence collection (rape kits), and psychological first aid for survivors up to 72 hours after assault.
• Specialized Medical Care Services Specialized medical services including drug-facilitated assault testing and adapted pregnancy and childbirth services for survivors of sexual violence.
• Rights Exercisement Services Assistance exercising legal rights including National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) benefits, housing support, and workplace/academic reintegration for survivors of sexual violence.
• StandFor Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Program A comprehensive workplace sexual harassment prevention program offering training for harassment prevention appointees, lectures, workshops, actor-facilitated activities, e-learning modules, and management deep-training for Israeli employers.
• B'yachad Educational Programs for Youth A suite of educational prevention programs for schools, youth movements, at-risk youth, educational staff, parents, and young adults (age 18+), including the 'Shomea Otkha' play and 'Chaimsheli' short film.
• Professional Training Programs Professional development and training programs for clinicians, educators, and community workers on sexual assault response and prevention in Israel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 5 women in Israel experience rape during their lifetime
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Welfare (Molsa / משרד הרווחה)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Welfare funds and oversees the network of specialized mental health treatment centers for sexual assault survivors, including 8 multi-disciplinary centers and dozens of treatment units across Israel. Also funds hostel rehabilitation centers (Bet Ella, Bet Anivgal, Bet Yahav).
• Ministry of Health (משרד הבריאות)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Health operates community mental health clinics offering specialized trauma treatment for survivors, and oversees the acute rooms (emergency medical rooms) in hospitals for post-assault medical care and forensic evidence collection.
• Legal Aid Unit (יחידת הסיוע המשפטי)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free legal representation for sexual assault survivors in criminal proceedings (after indictment), civil claims, parole board hearings, and restraining order applications. The association was instrumental in advancing the 2025 law amendment expanding legal aid eligibility.
• Forum Takana (פורום תקנה)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum Takana is a faith-based intervention forum for cases of sexual abuse by authority figures in the religious Jewish community. It provides an alternative community-based accountability process for survivors in religious communities.
• 11 Hospital Acute Rooms (חדרים אקוטיים)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcute rooms in 11 hospitals nationwide (including Laniado, Poriya, Bnai Zion, English Hospital Nazareth, Hillel Yaffe, Wolfson, Ichilov, Hadassah Ein Karem, Kaplan, Soroka, Yoseftal) provide emergency medical care, forensic evidence collection, and psychological first aid for survivors within 72 hours of assault.
• Mental Health Clinics with Specialized Sexual Trauma ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious community mental health clinics across Israel, including the Eilat Community Mental Health Center, Lev Hasharon Medical Center, Ichilov Lotem Center, Jerusalem Mental Health Center, and Beersheba Trauma Clinic, provide specialized trauma treatment for survivors through the health basket (publicly funded).
• Child Protection Centers (Beit Lin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeit Lin (Children's House) child protection centers provide coordinated forensic and medical services for child victims of sexual abuse, working in partnership with the association's referral network.
• National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi / ביטוח לאומי)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides disability benefits, rental assistance, municipal tax discounts, vocational rehabilitation, and scholarships for survivors of sexual violence who meet eligibility criteria.
• Inbalim Association (עמותת ענבלים)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates three rehabilitation hostels (Bet Ella, Bet Anivgal, Bet Yahav) for female survivors of sexual trauma, funded under Ministry of Welfare supervision. Provides long-term residential therapeutic care.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest US anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and a national network of service providers. Directly comparable as a national umbrella coordinating crisis response, prevention education, and public policy advocacy for sexual violence survivors.
• Victim Support (UK): Independent UK charity supporting victims of crime including sexual violence, with national helpline and local services. Comparable operating model combining crisis support, legal navigation assistance, and policy advocacy.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): US-based national resource hub providing information, prevention resources, and training on sexual violence. Closely comparable to the Association's data repository, professional training, and knowledge-dissemination functions.
• Women's Aid (UK): UK federation of domestic and sexual violence services coordinating local member organizations, similar to the Association's coalition model of 10 regional centers under one national umbrella.
• Refuge (UK): UK national charity providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence. Comparable as a national service-delivery organization operating helplines, refuges, and advocacy programs with government funding.
• WAVO – Women Against Violence Organization (Nazareth): Operates the Nazareth Arab-society rape crisis center that is part of the Association's coalition, but functions as a standalone women's rights NGO serving Arab society in Israel. Directly comparable mission and target population.

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women, including work on violence against women. Comparable as a policy and advocacy stakeholder given the Association's ECOSOC consultative status and global footprint of similar NGOs.
• WAVE – Women Against Violence Europe: European network of women's shelters and specialist services against violence. Comparable as an umbrella coordination body advocating for policy reform and providing training, though with broader violence scope and pan-European rather than national scale.

Regional players

• ELEM/Youth in Distress (Israel): Israeli nonprofit supporting youth in distress including at-risk youth, overlapping with the Association's 'B'yachad' educational and youth-at-risk programs within the same domestic nonprofit ecosystem.

Emerging players

• STOP IT NOW (International): International prevention-focused organization addressing sexual abuse through helplines, education, and community intervention. Comparable to the Association's prevention education (B'yachad) and community protection team training programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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