Statement Regarding Injustice

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center recognizes the hurt, frustration and anger that has gripped our nation after the tragic death of George Floyd and countless others that came before him.  We are shaken by grief and frustration.  Black Americans are too often denied fundamental human and civil rights and the dignity and respect that comes with them.  The regrettable history of suffering and injustice in our Black community is important to us and should be important to us all as human beings.  Beacon of Hope pledges to do more.

Beacon of Hope Crisis Center also recognizes that the pandemic has brought a wave of bias against many in the Asian Community.  We also know that communities of color are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.  We cannot stand by while those in our communities are suffering.

We are committed to fighting against racism and discrimination wherever and however it exists.  Our staff and leadership pray for wisdom in addressing injustice.

We are committed to working with our law enforcement partners who stand up for the rights of victims daily.  We are extremely proud of our partnerships with law enforcement and know that many lives are saved because of their deep commitment to seeing victims get to safety.  We will use our training and resources to assist our partners in recognizing and addressing system bias, whether implicit or explicit, so that ALL victims can receive necessary, timely and life-saving services. 

We are committed to reaching out to and actively working with civil rights, social justice, and inclusion groups in our communities.  We will work with such groups to ensure that we as an organization are not blinded to our own limitations and are doing all that we can to reach those suffering from domestic violence and sexual assault. 

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our organization.  It is through the diversity of insights and perspectives that we as an organization will reach our highest potential.  

We REAFFIRM our commitment to a world in which everyone can live free from the grip of domestic violence and sexual assault.  At the forefront of our minds is the added risk those we serve on a daily basis suffer because of upheaval, both with the civil unrest and COVID-19 ramifications.  We know that any external factors that add stress and financial strain can negatively impact survivors and create circumstances where their safety is further compromised.  If you or someone you know needs help, we are here for you.  BeaconOfHopeIndy.Org