Bayit Amiti
Sexual Assault Services
Bayit Amiti is a therapeutic community for young women ages 16–26 who have experienced sexual violence. Located in Tel Aviv, the program welcomes participants from across Israel, providing them with a safe, stable, and nurturing environment in which to heal.
Many of these young women live with deep feelings of shame, guilt, anger, and mistrust following their trauma. Bayit Amiti offers them not only a roof and routine but also emotional guidance, belonging, and hope. The program’s holistic approach helps participants rebuild their sense of self, reduce emotional distress, and regain the confidence to reintegrate into healthy, supportive frameworks.
Bayit Amiti currently operates in Herzliya.
Bayit Amiti serves young women who have survived sexual abuse and seek a safe space to rebuild their lives.
Participants come from diverse communities and backgrounds throughout Israel, including those who have faced multiple forms of marginalization. Many arrive after years of silence or distrust of traditional systems. ELEM provides each woman with trauma-informed, individualized care—ensuring that healing unfolds in an environment of dignity, privacy, and unconditional support.
The staff and volunteers at Bayit Amiti receive specialized training in trauma-focused therapy, enabling them to respond with sensitivity to the complex emotional needs of survivors of sexual violence.
What Happens at the Center
Life at Bayit Amiti is structured yet flexible, balancing therapeutic intervention with daily routines that promote stability, creativity, and empowerment.
Core components include:
Individual therapy and emotional support with trained professionals
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Group sessions that foster trust, mutual understanding, and community
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Creative workshops and enrichment activities such as songwriting, art, and movement
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Daily structure and shared routines that rebuild a sense of safety and belonging
Each young woman progresses at her own pace, supported by a dedicated team that accompanies her throughout her journey.
Reaching the Margins of Israeli Society
Bayit Amiti reaches young women from all walks of life—Jewish and Arab, secular and religious, immigrant and native-born—who share a common need for safety and understanding after trauma.
The program is designed to address both the emotional impact and the social consequences of sexual violence. Its nonjudgmental, compassionate approach helps survivors reclaim agency and develop the resilience needed to rejoin society with strength and confidence.
Expansion
With your support, ELEM aims to:
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Train staff and volunteers across ELEM programs to better identify and respond to sexual abuse
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Expand online outreach to identify and support teens experiencing sexual violence in real time
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Develop structured farewell and follow-up processes to ensure continued care after leaving the home
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Create tailored therapeutic models for additional populations, including teen boys who have experienced sexual abuse and young mothers navigating trauma recovery
