Pressing Pause: A Discussion about Music and Sexism 8/5

Jul 18, 2017 | Events

Join RVA on Saturday, August 5th from 2:00-3:30pm at the Maze Branch Library for an open discussion. This workshop for teens and adults will center around the messages we hear in music.             We’ll look at genres, lyrics, and videos...

Conversaciones Esenciales Para Ayudar a Familias a Combatir la Violencia Sexual

Jul 18, 2017 | Events

La serie de 5 talleres consiste en enseñar sobre diferentes tipos de violencia sexual entre varias edades. Vamos a hablar de temas de como prevenir e intervenir contra la violencia sexual a través de como padres pueden enseñarles a sus adolescentes como reconocer y...

OurMusicMyBody Campaign Highlighted in Chicago Tribune

Jul 13, 2017 | Press

RVA Prevention Educator, Kat Stuehrk, was interviewed by Chicago Tribune’s Jessi Roti about OurMusicMyBody and combating sexual violence at music festivals. Excerpt: RVA partnered with nonprofit, domestic violence agency Between Friends to develop the...

“Healing Embodied” Photography Exhibit Opening

Jul 7, 2017 | Events

“Healing Embodied” is an awareness promotion campaign created by RVA in partnership with the Awakenings Foundation and Chicago artist, Victoria Herrera. Eight survivors of sexual assault/abuse collaborated with Victoria to express their stories of healing from sexual...

Meeting in the Middle 7/29

Jun 27, 2017 | Events

Back by popular demand! Join RVA as we discuss emotional labor, assertive communication, and how to utilize these skills within relationships affected by trauma. This workshop will explore what emotional labor is, how to balance emotional labor, and how to communicate...

Can I Hug You? Prevention Education Workshop at Comfort Station 6/27

Jun 20, 2017 | Events

In partnership with the P.O.W.E.R. Project, our Prevention Educators bring you an engaging workshop on safe and unsafe touches tailored for parents and their young children. Sexual abuse is a serious and difficult subject, we will help you learn about prevention...

Men in the Movement: Summer Series

Jun 9, 2017 | Events

Join Men in the Movement for three amazing events this summer! Men in the Movement (MITM) is an open discussion series that focuses on men’s responsibility in the anti-rape movement. Our discussions are focused on a variety of elements related to masculinity and...

RVA Featured in NBC Chicago Article

May 30, 2017 | News, Press

Our Austin team was interviewed by NBC Chicago about challenges in the environment of Chicago’s Westside in relation to the topic of sexual violence.  Excerpt: Amber Johnson, a medical and legal advocate for Rape Victims Advocates on the west side of Chicago, said...

Beyond “13 Reasons Why”: A Discussion 6/13

May 25, 2017 | Events

Did you watch “13 Reasons Why” and can’t stop thinking about it? Join Rape Victim Advocates and the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center to discuss the show with other teens and young people. Participants will process what it was like to watch the show, explore the...

Speak Your Truth 6/20

May 22, 2017 | Events

Even when your voice shakes. A workshop presented by the Survivor Engagement Committee. We invite all survivors of sexual violence who want to learn about sharing your stories of survival to enact cultural change or further your own healing. Explore spoken, written...