YCC Family Crisis Center highlights sexual assault awareness in Ogden City meeting

The Ogden City Council meeting held on April 15, 2025, featured a significant address by Danette Singer, the executive director of the YCC Family Crisis Center. Singer, who has been with the organization for eight years, emphasized the importance of recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. She highlighted the critical need for community support in addressing the challenges faced by survivors of sexual violence.

Singer noted that the YCC Family Crisis Center is well-known for its domestic violence shelter services but stressed that April serves as a vital opportunity to focus on the prevalence of sexual violence both locally and nationally. She underscored the center's commitment to providing free and confidential support to survivors, available 24/7 through a dedicated team of case managers and hospital response advocates.

As the YCC Family Crisis Center approaches its 80th anniversary, Singer reflected on the organization's historical role as one of the first sexual violence support centers in Utah. She acknowledged the progress made in addressing these issues, thanks to the support from the city, community volunteers, and advocates dedicated to ending sexual violence.

In closing, Singer expressed gratitude to the council for recognizing the importance of this month and the ongoing efforts to uplift and empower survivors of sexual violence. The acknowledgment of Sexual Assault Awareness Month was a key highlight of the meeting, reinforcing the community's commitment to supporting those affected by such crimes.