COALITION AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE INC

What COALITION AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE INC does

Coalition Against Rape and Abuse, Inc. (C.A.R.A.) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Cape May County. Its service portfolio includes a 24-hour crisis hotline, in-person crisis response at the courthouse, hospital, and local police stations, confidential counseling for survivors and families, a residential shelter program with an average stay of approximately two months, and a USDA-designated food bank. Since 1998, the Law Project has provided free legal counseling and representation for survivors seeking temporary and final restraining orders, funded originally through the IOLTA Fund and the New Jersey State Department of Human Services. All services are delivered at no cost regardless of income or gender, and the organization offers translation support across more than 100 languages alongside bilingual staff capacity.

C.A.R.A. extends its core mandate through specialized programs serving distinct survivor populations: LGBTQIA+ support addressing abuse dynamics unique to sexual and gender minorities, teen dating violence awareness and prevention (including the Clothesline Project for schools), military-focused referrals to U.S. SAPR programs across all service branches, and support groups such as the Buddy Group, M.E.N.D. for men exploring alternatives to anger and control, and a children's therapy group. Community education presentations on domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse prevention are delivered free to schools and organizations countywide, with awareness campaigns anchored to Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The organization is funded through grants, donations, and government funding streams, with no fees charged to clients and no disclosed revenue figures. It is led by Executive Director Claire T Galiano and operates with a staff team covering counseling, legal advocacy, residential advocacy, court advocacy, shelter coordination, and administration. It maintains referral and co-response relationships with all county social service agencies, hospitals, police departments, and courts. There is no evidence of technology products, APIs, proprietary platforms, or AI/ML capabilities; operational delivery is human-service based.

Name

COALITION AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE INC

Legal name

Coalition Against Rape and Abuse, Inc.

Website

https://cara-cmc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

C.A.R.A. is a Cape May County, NJ-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free crisis intervention, counseling, confidential shelter, legal representation, and community education for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, funded by grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services — Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Support

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention
• Survivor advocacy
• Community counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape May Court House

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. Grant Funding and Donations: As a nonprofit organization, C.A.R.A. is funded through grants and donations. The Law Project specifically was created in 1998 through funding from the IOLTA Fund and the State Department of Human Services. Services are provided free to clients regardless of income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coalition Against Rape and Abuse (C.A.R.A.) is a nonprofit social services organization that provides free crisis intervention, confidential shelter, professional counseling, legal advocacy, and community education to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Cape May County, New Jersey. The organization operates a 24-hour hotline, on-site crisis response at hospitals, police stations, and courthouses, a confidential residential shelter with an average two-month stay, and the Law Project offering free legal representation for restraining orders.

Product overview

C.A.R.A. (Coalition Against Rape and Abuse, Inc.) is a social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of crisis intervention, counseling, legal, residential, and community education services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. The core offerings include a 24-hour crisis hotline, in-person crisis response at courts/hospitals/police stations, confidential counseling, the Law Project for free legal representation on restraining orders, and a residential shelter program averaging two-month stays. The organization also provides specialized services including LGBTQIA+ support, teen dating violence outreach, military support resources, and support groups (Buddy Group, M.E.N.D., Children's Group). Ancillary services include a USDA food bank, translation services in over 100 languages, and free community education presentations for schools and organizations. All services are provided at no cost regardless of income or gender.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Round-the-clock toll-free crisis hotline (1-877-294-2272) providing immediate assistance, safety planning, and connection to all C.A.R.A. services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
• On-Site Crisis Response In-person crisis response available at the courthouse, hospital, and local police stations to provide immediate support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Counseling Services Professional, sensitive, and confidential counseling available for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, their significant others, and family members.
• Law Project (Legal Advocacy) Free legal counseling and legal representation for survivors of domestic violence seeking temporary and/or final restraining orders, funded through the IOLTA Fund and New Jersey State Department of Human Services.
• Residential Program (Shelter) Safe, confidential shelter for single women and families who can no longer live in their current situation due to domestic violence; includes counseling, advocacy, and tools for independence, with an average stay of approximately two months.
• Domestic Violence Services Comprehensive domestic violence support including safety planning, identification of abusive relationships, and connection to shelter and legal services for survivors in Cape May County.
• Sexual Assault Services Support for sexual assault survivors including crisis response, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education on patterns of sexual assault.
• LGBTQIA+ Support Services Specialized support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking in LGBTQIA+ communities, including tailored counseling, outreach, professional contacts, community education, and training for inclusive environments.
• Military Support Services Resources and support connecting active duty military and veterans to official sexual assault prevention and response programs across US Coast Guard SAPRR, Army Resilience Directorate, Air Force Resilience, Navy SAPR, and Marine SAP programs.
• Teen Dating Outreach Teen dating violence awareness and prevention program including educational presentations and the Clothesline Project for schools.
• Buddy Group Support group assisting and supporting women who have made the decision that they will no longer accept violence or abusive behavior.
• M.E.N.D. (Men Exploring New Directions) Voluntary weekly counseling group for men seeking alternative ways to address issues of anger, control, and power.
• Children's Group Support group that teaches children how to be safe, free, and strong with a focus on child abuse prevention.
• Community Education Presentations Free educational presentations available to schools and organizations on domestic violence, sexual assault awareness, child abuse prevention, and how to live safe, healthy, and free.
• Food Bank County-designated USDA food bank supplying emergency food to all clients and community residents.
• Translation Services Translation services available for over 100 languages to ensure accessibility for all survivors requiring language assistance.
• Advocacy Services Legal, financial, housing, and social services advocacy to support survivors in accessing resources across multiple systems.
• Information & Referral Services Referral services leveraging strong working relationships with all county social service agencies to connect survivors with appropriate resources.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• County Social Service AgenciescoreOthersC.A.R.A. has strong working relationships with all county social service agencies for information and referral services, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.
• U.S. Military Sexual Assault Prevention ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerC.A.R.A. provides resources and referrals to official military sexual assault prevention and response programs including US Coast Guard SAPRR, Army Resilience Directorate, Air Force Resilience, Navy SAPR, and Marine Sexual Assault Prevention programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA): NJCASA is the statewide umbrella coalition supporting sexual assault service programs across New Jersey, including county-level centers like C.A.R.A.; it operates as a broader incumbent providing funding, training, and policy advocacy across the same survivor population.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a federally-funded24/7 hotline resource serving survivors nationally, overlapping with C.A.R.A.'s crisis hotline function but operating at a far larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Womanspace: Womanspace is a New Jersey-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mercer County, offering a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education — a service mix closely aligned with C.A.R.A.'s integrated model.
• Center for Hope and Safety: Center for Hope and Safety is a Bergen County, NJ nonprofit serving domestic violence survivors with shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education, comparable to C.A.R.A. in scale, geography, and integrated service offerings.
• 180 Turning Lives Around: 180 Turning Lives Around serves Monmouth County, NJ with crisis intervention, shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors — a comparable county-based integrated service model.
• Shelter Our Sisters: Shelter Our Sisters is a Bergen County, NJ nonprofit offering emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for domestic violence survivors — directly comparable to C.A.R.A.'s county-level service portfolio.
• Safe in Hunterdon: Safe in Hunterdon is a county-level New Jersey nonprofit providing confidential shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and 24-hour crisis response for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, mirroring C.A.R.A.'s county-focused service model.
• Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV): Alternatives to Domestic Violence operates in Passaic County, NJ, providing shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education for domestic violence survivors — directly comparable to C.A.R.A.'s scope in a similar New Jersey county context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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