The Phoenix Center is the rape crisis center for Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. We offer total exams for the collection of forensic evidience and assessment of injuries. We offer medications associated with sexual assult to protect for sexually transmitted diseases. We have on-site counseling for survivors of sexual assault who are 18 or older.

Currently, there are two tracks offering appropriate service-learning opportunities. Track One: Office Management, includes data gathering for grant applications and assisting with fundraising. Track Two: Crisis Intervention, after agreeing to confidentiality and receiving training, students can serve with nurse practitioner during exams and advise client of services available. A third track, a Court Track, may be added in which the service-learning student would accompany the client to court as support person and to help explain what happens in the judicial system.

Hands on experience with rape/sexual assault victims. Assisting in collection of forensic evidence. Students may have the opportunity to observe law enforcement procedures of a reported sexual assault. Students may also gain an understanding of service agencies working together in the community.