#SAAMChi: Breaking the Silence 4/19

Mar 12, 2018 | Events

Breaking the Silence is an open mic night for local Chicago artists to share their stories of survival and resistance through poetry and spoken word. We encourage performers of all ages, languages, and backgrounds to stand up against sexual violence with RVA and The...

#SAAMChi: Standing Silent Witness 4/27

Mar 6, 2018 | Events

Standing Silent Witness is RVA’s signature event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)! In a visual demonstration of the silencing of survivors, participants gather silently for one hour wearing t-shirts with stories and messages protesting sexual violence and...

Weather Closure

Feb 8, 2018 | Announcements

Please note that all RVA offices will be closed on Friday, February 9 due to inclement weather. 24-hour crisis support to our partner hospitals will continue to be provided during this time. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call the Chicago Rape...

RVA to Honor “Me Too” Founder at Annual Fundraising Event

Jan 22, 2018 | Press

More than 300 local leaders, philanthropists, and activists will raise awareness and funds to support survivors and work to prevent sexual violence.  RVA’s Evening of Impact (formerly known as Soiree in the City) will be returning to Morgan Manufacturing on May...

Women who inspired us in 2017

Jan 10, 2018 | News, Press

Excerpt: The Chicago Tribune asked women activists, organizers and politicians two questions: What moved or shaped you the most this year? and What’s next for women in 2018? Read the full article...

Holiday Closure

Dec 20, 2017 | Announcements

Please note that all RVA offices will be closed December 22nd through January 1st. 24-hour crisis support to our partner hospitals will continue to be provided during this time. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call the Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline...

RVA Joined FOX 32 Chicago

Dec 5, 2017 | News, Press

Sarah Layden, Director of Programs and Public Policy at RVA, joined FOX 32 Chicago to talk about defining harassment in the workplace. Watch the full segment at www.fox32chicago.com/mornings/297139902-video.

SB 407: Step Forward for IL

Nov 16, 2017 | Announcements

SB 407 requires the adoption of a sexual harassment policy for state employees, including legislators and lobbyists, to undergo sexual harassment training. On November 7th, 2017, this bill was approved and sent to the governor’s desk for consideration. Sexual...

RVA Interviewed by the Chicago Tribune

Nov 1, 2017 | News, Press

Excerpt: Beth Enterkin, a trauma therapist and clinical training specialist at Rape Victim Advocates in Chicago, offers her expertise on ways untrained listeners can best support someone who chooses to share a sexual trauma story.  Read the full article...

Save the Date for Giving Tuesday

Nov 1, 2017 | Announcements

We’re counting down the days until #GivingTuesday on November 28th. This is a day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. #ILGive is a corresponding campaign to engage Illinoisans in not only participating, but giving to organizations in...