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ABUSE RELIEF CORPS
Abuse Relief Corps (ARC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing women and children from trafficking, sexual exploitation, severe physical abuse, and child marriage.
How We Serve.
Abuse Relief Corps (A.R.C.) is a non-governmental organization established in 2015. Abuse Relief Corps is a call to women and children living in Ghana suffering from incidents of abuse, in the forms of sexual, psychological, and physical abuse, to come forward and seek immediate help.Abuse Relief Corps (ARC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing women and children from trafficking, sexual exploitation, severe physical abuse, and child marriage.
ARC’s mission is to combat sexual abuse and child sex trafficking through direct intervention and comprehensive survivor support. The organization provides rescue assistance, medical and legal aid, safe shelter, and ongoing care to survivors.
ARC also covers the cost of police medical report forms and ensures survivors receive essential post-assault medical care. In addition, the organization provides transportation to and from courts, police stations, and hospitals, and covers all related treatment expenses.
Rescue & Assistance
ARC works directly with law enforcement to intervene in cases involving women and children who are victims of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, severe physical abuse, and child marriage.
Shelter
In collaboration with safe houses and shelters across Ghana, ARC provides secure accommodation for survivors to promote safety and healing.
Advocacy & Education
ARC conducts Abuse Awareness Seminars in schools throughout Ghana. These sessions educate students about their rights, how to seek help if they or someone they know is experiencing abuse, and provide opportunities for students to safely report ongoing cases.
ARC mEDICAL sUPPORT
The organization ensures victims receive the necessary medical examinations and treatments by funding medical expenses and providing transportation to healthcare facilities.
Legal SUpport
ARC supports survivors through the justice process by assisting with police investigations and advocating for them in court to ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
OUR IMPACT.
Through strong community partnerships and close collaboration with local law enforcement, school systems, and grassroots outreach, Abuse Relief Corps (ARC) has made significant progress in bridging the gap between victims and access to justice and relief.
As a donor-funded non-governmental organization, ARC operates with signatories and stakeholders across multiple regions, positioning itself as one of the most effective forces in Ghana for both holding perpetrators accountable and ensuring comprehensive care for survivors.
ARC works closely with the Ghana Education Service, delivering Abuse Awareness Seminars in schools nationwide. These initiatives promote preventive education, empower children to recognize and report abuse, and help create safer communities.
Through education, victim support, and accountability for offenders, Abuse Relief Corps continues to advance its mission of reducing and ultimately ending the widespread crisis of abuse in Ghana.
To learn more, please visit our About page.