40-Hour Confidential Advisor Training 7/10

May 18, 2017 | Announcements

We can help you ensure your confidential advisor(s) is appropriately trained. To assist area higher education institutions in ensuring compliance with the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, Resilience will be offering a 40-hour training specifically...

Speak Out Summit

May 15, 2017 | Events

Join this virtual summit centered around sexual assault awareness, prevention and healing. This 5-day summit will feature expert coaches, advocates and spiritual leaders from across the country to educate you on how to have healthy conversations around sexual...

40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training for Professionals 6/20

May 10, 2017 | Announcements

Participants will obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. Trainees will gain basic crisis intervention skills, explore the neurobiology of trauma and learn how to respond...

Book Signing at Women & Children First 5/31

May 9, 2017 | Events

Annie E. Clark and Andrea L. Pino, co-authors of the book, We Believe You, will be at Women & Children First bookstore on Wednesday, May 31st starting at 7:00pm. Prior to the book signing will be a training session facilitated by Chicago’s Courage Campaign...

We Need You Now: Allyship with Sexual Assault Survivors 5/16

May 5, 2017 | Events

Join RVA as we participate in #OnTheTable2017 to discuss what we can do to better support sexual assault survivors in our community. How do we respond to victims? What do survivors need from us? What does prevention and fighting rape culture look like?   Spend an hour...

How Was Your Day? Supporting a loved one who does trauma work 5/24

May 4, 2017 | Events

Join RVA as we discuss the trials and joys of being in a relationship with a person who does trauma-related work. Come meet other people who want to learn how to set boundaries, communicate with their partner about how trauma effects their relationship, and learn...

Songs of Survival at The Awakenings Foundation 5/11

May 2, 2017 | Events

The Awakenings Foundation is proud to present their THIRD installment of Songs of Survival – an hour long program of multi-media performances by survivor artists at their gallery space in Ravenswood. Please join to witness, support and share the healing of survivors...

RVA to Honor End Rape on Campus Founders at Annual Fundraising Soirée

May 2, 2017 | Press

More than 300 local leaders, philanthropists, activists and urban professionals raise awareness and funds for critical sexual assault counseling, education and advocacy work. CHICAGO, IL (May 2, 2017) RVA honors Annie E. Clark and Andrea L. Pino, co-founders of End...

Article by CBS on Standing Silent Witness

May 1, 2017 | News, Press

RVA Director of Education and Training, Megan Blomquist, was interviewed by CBS during Friday’s signature Sexual Assault Awareness Month event, Standing Silent Witness.  Read it here.

The Only Way Out is Through: An Open Letter to Survivors

Apr 27, 2017 | Articles

Dear Survivor, First and foremost, I want you to know how incredible you are and how much I love and care about you. Without a shadow of a doubt, I believe you when you say you’ve been harmed, and I’m so sorry that you’ve experienced violence. To say that you have...