The Aurora Center For Advocacy & Education

Name

The Aurora Center For Advocacy & Education

Legal name

The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education

Website

https://aurora.umn.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Campus Sexual Violence Advocacy & Prevention Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Threat Assessment, Violence Prevention & Behavioral Intervention Support (EDAEACAH), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Sexual assault prevention
• Relationship violence advocacy
• Confidential survivor support
• Campus prevention education
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. University of Minnesota Funding: As a department of the Office for Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota, the center receives institutional funding from the university.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through the University of Minnesota Foundation, with gifts specifically designated for The Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Aurora Center provides free and confidential advocacy services for students, faculty, and staff of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Augsburg University affected by sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. Services include crisis intervention via a 24-hour helpline, individual advocacy meetings, legal advocacy and reporting assistance, medical forensic exam accompaniment, support groups, and prevention education workshops.

Product overview

The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education is a university-based advocacy and prevention organization, not a technology product company. It provides a suite of interconnected support and educational services centered on sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment. The core offerings include confidential advocacy services delivered via a 24-hour helpline and in-person meetings, support groups for various survivor populations, medical forensic exam coordination, and legal/reporting assistance. Prevention education is delivered through the Power of Respect curriculum featuring workshops on consent, bystander intervention, healthy relationships, and self-defense. Specialized programs include the STARRSA Active Psychoeducation Program for respondents and the Men's Engagement Initiative. Volunteer programs train Direct Service Advocates, Violence Prevention Educators, and Aurora Ambassadors. Non-disciplinary problem-solving options provide alternatives to formal grievance processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advocacy Services Free and confidential crisis intervention and support services for victims of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment, including individualized meetings, legal guidance, medical referrals, and academic/work accommodations. For students, faculty, and staff of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Augsburg University.
• 24-Hour Helpline A 24-hour confidential helpline (612-626-9111) answered 365 days a year by trained volunteer advocates who provide crisis support and assist callers in exploring options.
• Power of Respect Prevention Education Workshops Comprehensive prevention education workshops addressing sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment, using a curriculum that includes bystander intervention, consent education, healthy relationships, and empowerment self-defense training. Delivered to UMN students, staff, and faculty.
• Support Groups Weekly facilitated support groups for survivors, including Sexual Violence Survivors Support Group, Healing After Relationship Trauma Support Group, Survivors of Color Support Group, Queer Survivors Support Group, and Men's Support & Dialogue Group.
• Medical Forensic Exam Coordination Coordination and advocacy support for medical forensic exams at local hospitals, including evidence collection and medication services, with hospital response by Aurora advocates.
• STARRSA Active Psychoeducation (AP) Program An evidence-based, individualized intervention for college students found responsible for engaging in sexual misconduct, designed to build knowledge, facilitate behavioral change, and promote prosocial intimate relationships.
• Men's Engagement Initiative Programs, trainings, and outreach engaging men and male-identified individuals in prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and bystander intervention, including MARCH (Masculine Allies Respecting Consent and Healthy Relationships Month).
• Volunteer Programs Volunteer opportunities including Direct Service Advocates (crisis counselors), Violence Prevention Educators (peer educators), and Aurora Ambassadors (campus event representatives).
• Non-Disciplinary Problem Solving Options Informal resolution options including Notice and Resource Letters through the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, voluntary agreements, and report filing without formal investigation, providing alternatives to disciplinary processes.
• Reporting & Legal Options Support Guidance through University Title IX processes, law enforcement reporting, and restraining order assistance including petition filing and court support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 500-600 people per year through advocacy services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Augsburg UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Aurora Center provides free and confidential advocacy services to students, faculty, and staff of Augsburg University who are impacted by sexual misconduct, extending its services beyond the University of Minnesota campus to serve the broader Twin Cities higher education community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HAVEN (University of Michigan): University of Michigan's confidential campus advocacy and education center serving students, faculty, and staff impacted by sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking. Closely comparable in mission, free/confidential service model, 24-hour helpline, and prevention education focus at a large public university.
• VOICE Center (University of Oregon): University of Oregon's Violence Office for Information, Consultation, and Education provides confidential advocacy, prevention programming, and survivor support. Comparable peer given its campus-embedded model, free confidential services, and emphasis on bystander intervention and healthy relationships.
• CARE (Stanford University): Confidential Advocacy, Resources, and Education office at Stanford serving students affected by sexual violence and relationship abuse. Closely comparable scope (advocacy, prevention education, support groups, medical/legal accompaniment) on a university campus.
• Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Education (Boston University): Boston University's office providing advocacy, prevention education, and survivor support across the campus community. Comparable in service mix (crisis intervention, prevention workshops, volunteer programs) and university-department operating model.
• Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) – University of Michigan (campus-level): Prevention and education programming arm operating at a large public university, focused on bystander intervention, consent education, and survivor support. Comparable in scope and audience, though it sits within a broader student-life structure.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest national anti-sexual-violence organization operating the national sexual assault hotline and online chat referenced by Aurora's own after-hours chat referrals. Broader incumbent serving the same survivor population at a national scale, complementing rather than directly competing with campus-specific advocacy.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): National information and resource hub providing research, training, and prevention resources on sexual violence. Comparable as a sector incumbent offering prevention education, training, and resources that complement campus-based advocacy operations like Aurora's.

Emerging players

• End Rape on Campus (EROC): National survivor-led organization advocating for campus sexual violence policy reform and supporting student survivors. Comparable mission area (campus-based sexual violence advocacy and policy), with a policy/advocacy orientation rather than direct service delivery.
• Know Your IX: Survivor- and youth-led organization educating students about Title IX rights and campus-based sexual violence response. Comparable audience (college students) and overlapping scope on legal options and reporting, though it focuses on education/advocacy rather than direct counseling.

Others

• The SAFE Alliance: Community-based organization serving survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence in Central Texas, offering shelter, advocacy, and prevention education. Adjacent peer in service mix (advocacy, prevention education, forensic exam support) but serves a community rather than a campus constituency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theauroracenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/theauroracenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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