ABOUT

Who We Are

The WCA is the designated direct service provider for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Douglas County. We are dedicated to helping clients stay safe and grow strong by addressing both their immediate safety needs and their long-term self-sufficiency.

For more than a century, the WCA has led Omaha in serving the critical needs of domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The WCA’s multi-faceted approach provides vital services including, but not limited to, the Omaha Metropolitan area’s domestic violence and sexual assault crisis hotline, advocacy, individualized case management, pro bono legal services, therapy, peer-led support groups, self sufficiency and career programs.

Mission

Assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking and their children to achieve safety and empowering them to lead self-determined lives.

Vision

The WCA is and will continue to be a premiere organization empowering and advocating for the social and economic justice of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. The WCA is committed to the prevention and elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Values

Respect: We respect and understand the trauma and vulnerabilities experienced by clients and their families.

Integrity: We preserve the confidentiality of all client disclosures and information. We are open, transparent and honest in our business transactions. We serve without discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language or socioeconomic status.

Collaboration: We cultivate and maintain partnerships in order to improve coordination of service to overlapping populations and to efficiently leverage resources.

Excellence: We provide high-quality services to victims and their families and are committed to an on-going process of improvement.