General Info

SPARCC, also known as Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, is a nonprofit agency that provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., the agency serves clients through an outreach center, satellite outreach office, transitional housing apartments, and administrative and counseling offices. As a state-certified domestic violence center, SPARCC provides continuing education to area law enforcement agencies, health care personnel and other professionals on the subject of domestic violence victims. It also provides training on the dynamics of abuse and information about the scope of services for victims and the eligibility criteria for referral to SPARCC. In addition, the center offers community education presentations on domestic and sexual violence to schools, colleges and universities, service clubs, faith groups, businesses and other organizations. Founded in 1979, SPARCC operates a violence prevention education program, as well as provides individual and group counseling services.