An exemplary project, the Stop Rape Crisis Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which was initially funded by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA), is described. Issues addressed include the following: (1) initlal start-up and continuing program assessment; (2) staffing and the use of volunteers; (3) coordination with law enforcement agencies and the medical community; (4) education efforts with the public; and (5) costs and budgeting. The appendices contain sample volunteer application forms, victim and counselor report forms, the rape evidence kit, and training materials. (Author/HLM)