The founding philosophy of AWC is the belief that every woman is capable of making the best reproductive health choices for herself medically, ethically, and spiritually. The patients and the clinic staff are grateful to have escorts assist them in coping with protester abuse and harassment. Escorts support patients and provide emotional warmth, clear explanations, and rapid guidance into the clinic. Protecting patients from direct harassment can make the difference in their experience today and in their framing of their abortion decision throughout their lifetimes.