Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center

What Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center does

The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in Maryland (EIN 52-1224705) and headquartered in Bel Air, operating exclusively in Harford County. Founded in 1978 following a year-long grassroots campaign by county residents, SARC delivers a vertically integrated suite of free, confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, child abuse, and human trafficking. The service portfolio includes a 24/7 helpline (3,214 calls/year), counseling and case management (1,675 sessions/year), legal representation in protective orders, divorce, custody, and immigration matters (742 legal safety planning sessions and 274 attorney court appearances per year), the 40-bed Phelan Safehouse (6,038 shelter nights/year with up to three-month stays), a 32-week Abuser Intervention Program delivered via Zoom, the Teen Corner education hub, community speaker requests, and Regional Navigator human trafficking case management. All services are provided at no cost regardless of race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances.

The organization's underlying technology stack is minimal and commodity: Zoom for virtual program delivery and JotForm for client intake and consent forms. There is no proprietary technology platform. SARC monetizes through a diversified nonprofit revenue model including individual donations (with tiered giving levels from $50 to $1,000), a structured corporate sponsorship program ($3,000 Bronze through $15,000 Platinum tiers, with named sponsors including Wegmans, APGFCU, Hollywood Casino Perryville, Harford County Government, and Harford Bank), planned giving through a Legacy Society (bequests, charitable trusts, gift annuities, donor-advised funds), workplace giving campaigns (CFC #22909, United Way #500, Maryland Charity Campaign), and grants. Geographic expansion is restricted to Harford County, and the headcount band is 11-50 employees. Strategic partnerships with Harford County law enforcement, Upper Chesapeake Health (hospital companion program at Bel Air and Aberdeen facilities), schools, faith-based organizations, and the Maryland Regional Navigator Program anchor service delivery into the county's public safety and health infrastructure.

Name

Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center

Legal name

The Sexual Assault / Spouse Abuse Resource Center, Inc.

Website

https://sarc-maryland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SARC is a Bel Air, Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1978, that provides free confidential crisis, shelter, counseling, legal, and education services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, child abuse, and human trafficking in Harford County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention services
• Victim advocacy services
• Emergency shelter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bel Air

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: SARC relies on community donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations to fund its operations and services.
2. Planned Giving and Legacy Society: The organization accepts planned gifts including bequests, retirement plan beneficiaries, charitable trusts, gift annuities, and donor-advised fund designations.
3. Event Sponsorships: Annual sponsorships from corporations ranging from $3,000 Bronze to $15,000 Platinum tier provide significant operating budget support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, confidential victim services including a 24-hour helpline, crisis counseling, emergency shelter (Phelan Safehouse), legal advocacy, an Abuser Intervention Program, human trafficking victim assistance, and community prevention education for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse in Harford County, Maryland.

Product overview

SARC (Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of victim services rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include a 24-hour confidential helpline, counseling and client services (including human trafficking support), legal services (representation in protective orders, divorce, custody, and immigration matters), Phelan Safehouse (40-bed emergency shelter), the Abuser Intervention Program (32-week group process for perpetrators), Teen Corner education resources, community education/speaker programs, and volunteer opportunities. All services are free and confidential, offered without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phelan Safehouse: 40-bed emergency safehouse providing confidential housing for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence

Products and services

• 24-Hour Helpline A 24-hour confidential helpline providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and immediate options for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse, available 365 days a year.
• Counseling & Client Services Crisis intervention, emotional support, case management, safety planning, hospital companion services, and individual virtual counseling for women, men, and children, including human trafficking victim services delivered through the Regional Navigator program.
• Legal Services Program Free legal representation by attorneys in protective orders, peace orders, divorce, custody, child support, and immigration matters, including civil, criminal, and immigration advocacy as well as court accompaniment.
• Phelan Safehouse A 40-bed confidential emergency shelter in a communal living environment for survivors of domestic violence and their children, providing up to three months of safe housing, case management, life skills sessions, weekly group/individual coaching, and a pet-friendly Red Rover Pet Home.
• Abuser Intervention Program A 32-week group process for perpetrators of intimate partner violence focusing on identifying abusive behaviors, taking accountability, and developing non-abusive actions, with 26 weeks of group sessions and skill training in self-management, communication, empathy, and problem-solving, delivered online via Zoom with a $65 intake fee and $30 per weekly group session.
• Teen Corner Education and resources for teens about teen dating violence, types of abuse (including digital abuse), safety planning, and the framing of teen dating violence as an adverse childhood experience, with connections to local resources.
• Community Education & Speaker Program Free interactive education and training covering domestic violence, sexual violence, boundaries, healthy relationships, child abuse and prevention, and teen dating violence, delivered by a community educator to law enforcement, after-school groups, faith-based organizations, and health professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ victims served annually with support, advocacy and resources
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harford County Commission for WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstrumental in arranging initial funding for SARC's establishment in 1978, securing funds from federal grant, state grant, and county sources to open the center.
• Law EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSARC partners with law enforcement agencies throughout Harford County to provide coordinated response to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases.
• Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSARC provides Hospital Companion services at Upper Chesapeake Bel Air and Upper Chesapeake Aberdeen hospitals for victim support.
• Schools and After School GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSARC conducts education and prevention presentations in schools and after school programs as part of teen dating violence prevention efforts.
• Faith-Based OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSARC partners with faith-based organizations throughout the year for education and community outreach on domestic violence awareness.
• Regional Navigator Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInteragency collaboration to provide direct services to victims of human trafficking including case management, advocacy, and resource connection.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TurnAround Inc. Baltimore-area nonprofit providing counseling, advocacy, and shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Comparable service mix and Maryland footprint make it a direct peer to SARC.
• Safe Horizon: New York City's largest victim services nonprofit operating hotlines, shelters, counseling, and legal advocacy for DV/SA survivors. Directly comparable in service mix and nonprofit operating model to SARC.
• House of Ruth Maryland: Leading Maryland-based DV/SA service provider operating emergency shelter, legal clinics, and counseling in Baltimore. Directly comparable as a same-state nonprofit offering a comparable suite of shelter, legal, and counseling services to SARC.

Broad incumbents

• Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA): Statewide coalition coordinating sexual assault response, policy, and funding across Maryland. Comparable because SARC delivers on-the-ground services within the broader state framework MCASA convenes.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline and resource hub for DV survivors. Comparable to SARC's 24-hour helpline and online chat services, though operating at national scale rather than single county.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest national anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and victim services programs. Comparable to SARC's sexual violence counseling and crisis response, but at national scale.

Regional players

• Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County: Adjacent Maryland county providing DV shelter, counseling, and prevention education. Comparable in service lines and small nonprofit operating model; competitor for regional grant funding and donor bases.
• HopeWorks of Howard County: Howard County, Maryland DV/SA service provider operating shelter, hotline, counseling, and legal advocacy. Comparable county-level nonprofit model serving survivors in a Maryland suburb adjacent to SARC's Harford County territory.
• YWCA of Greater Baltimore: Regional YWCA affiliate providing DV/SA programming, shelter, and family services in the Baltimore region. Comparable as a community-based DV/SA service provider anchored in a multi-service nonprofit umbrella.

Emerging players

• Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA): Community-based nonprofit providing counseling, advocacy, and legal support for DV survivors in the DC/Maryland region. Comparable in scope and survivor-centered service model, though focused on a specific community segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sarcharco
• Facebookfacebook.com/SARCharfordcounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarc-harford-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/sarc_harford_county

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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