Troy Record: Samaritan Hospital Sexual Assault Program Expands With Troy Housing Authority Sites

The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program for Rensselaer County (SACVAP) at Samaritan Hospital – in partnership with a host of area police and law enforcement agencies, county services agencies, and community organizations – today unveiled “Enough Abuse Rensselaer County,” a new educational campaign aimed at preventing child sexual abuse. The campaign is the first-of-its-kind in the greater Capital Region. According to the American Medical Association, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men report having been sexually abused in childhood, almost always by someone they know, trust, or love. It is estimated there are 39 million Americans living today who have been victims of child sexual abuse, 13 million of whom are still children. “Child sexual abuse is a public health problem,” said Lindsey Crusan, director of the SACVAP at Samaritan Hospital. “All of the partnering agencies here today recognize that by coming together and taking a stand, we can send the strongest message yet that child sexual abuse is not acceptable in our community. We are dedicated to educating and engaging […]

Hundreds of men donned women’s high-heeled shoes and go-go boots at Troy’s Riverfront Park for Samaritan Hospital’s 9th Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The event challenges men to literally walk a mile in women’s shoes to show support for victims of sexual assault and gender crimes. NewsChannel 13’s Dan Bazile was the master of ceremonies. […]

Samaritan Hospital and Albany Broadcasting radio station WYJB 95.5 FM were recognized recently by the New York State Broadcasters Association with a “Serving New York Award” for their partnership on the annual “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” event. Walk A Mile is an annual community march held in April in observance of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event raises funds and awareness against rape and sexual violence. Walkers, especially men, are challenged to literally walk a mile in women’s high-heeled shoes in support of what victims go through. About 500 walkers of all ages turn out to support the event, raising tens of thousands of dollars to benefit outreach and prevention programs. Pictured: Lindsey Crusan, manager of Samaritan Hospital’s Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Assistance Program and “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” event, shows off the “Serving New York Award” with (l to r) radio personalities Chad O’Hara and Bill Fox of WYJB.