Fear 2 Freedom AfterCare Kits 

Fear 2 Freedom AfterCare Kits are a gift of hope given to victims of sexual abuse when they arrive at the hospital. Our AfterCare Kits include brand new items such as:

  • Appropriately sized T-shirt, sweatpants, and underwear

  • Toiletry Kit (includes soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, loofah, and hairbrush)

  • A pen and journal for adults and a coloring book with crayons for children

  • A Resource Card (list of helplines and tips)

  • Freedom Stone - a stress and fear reducing tool

  • Freedom Bear - a trademarked plush, cuddly bear that serves as a counseling tool

  • Personal, handwritten note (written by a student or volunteer)

Fear 2 Freedom AfterCare Kits are assembled by college students at Hour 2 Empower throughout the year. For each event, Fear 2 Freedom pairs the university or college with a hospital and/or community organization to distribute the AfterCare Kits.

 

Fear 2 Freedom iCare Kits

iCare Kits were launched in 2019, as another healing tool for survivors who may not have gone to the hospital for a PERK exam, and instead shared their story later.

iCare Kits include brand new items such as:

  • A journal and pen

  • A stress ball

  • A Resource Card (list of helplines and tips)

  • Pack of tissues

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Freedom Stone - a stress and fear reducing tool

  • Freedom Bear - a plush, cuddly bear that serves as a counseling tool

  • Personal, handwritten note (written by a student or volunteer)

If you are interested in ordering AfterCare or iCare Kits for your organization, please email us at kits@fear2freedom.org or fill out the request form below.


Support for F2F Kits

F2F Kits have been used by hundreds of forensic nurses, counselors, and sexual and domestic violence advocates. Here are just some words of support for F2F Kits.

“The AfterCare Kits have been a tremendous help as Officers have been able to give them to victims in need while on scene. At a time of crisis these kits serve as  a lifeline, providing support and hope to individuals experiencing trauma.”

Cheryl Chavers, Domestic Violence Specialist

“I have been to the hospital quite a bit with clients in my work with The Center in Newport News and I cannot say enough about the Fear 2 Freedom AfterCare Bags that I am able to provide to clients.  From the comfy sweats and disposable toiletries to the inconspicuous reusable bag and softest bear on earth, the bags provide the much needed comfort to that survivor, bringing them a sense of normalcy after one of the hardest nights of their lives. Sometimes clients are unsure if they want a bag until I start describing what is in it and they light up.  I have seen clients hold on to the bear tight for comfort, no matter what age they may be.  I truly believe these bags open the door to a trusting relationship with those care providers that are meant to convert victims to survivors because survivors see the love and care put into the contents of the bag.”

Capt. Latetia T. Bland, Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Coordinator


“To walk out of the hospital in fresh clean clothes that no one has worn before you means someone thought about you before you ever arrived at that hospital. Someone cared enough to simply stuff a box; such a sweet, sweet simple act of kindness. Such a wonderful gift of hope.” 

Debbie Smith, Debbie Smith Act, 2004