Nov 27, 2018 | Announcements, Donate
It’s finally here! Today, on #GivingTuesday, you can invest in a world without sexual violence. By making an online gift to support our prevention education program, you will help us: Educate nearly 18,000 youth, parents, and teachers to prevent child sexual...
Nov 26, 2018 | Video
Watch this powerful video with Tif, a survivor and advocate with...
Nov 19, 2018 | Announcements, Donate
Dear Friend, Rape culture ends with prevention education. In our current social climate, where rape myths have a bigger voice than survivors, it is estimated that every 98 seconds a sexual assault happens. One in three women and one in six men experience some form of...
Oct 23, 2018 | Announcements
Midterm elections are right around the corner in Illinois, and in addition to electing representatives in the U.S. House, which has the potential to sway control between democratic and republican parties, Illinois voters will also choose a governor, an attorney...
Oct 18, 2018 | Press
Watch Erin Walton, Resilience’s Executive Director, speak about sexual assault and our services on Windy City Live’s broadcast: “Raising Awareness: domestic and sexual violence.”
Oct 10, 2018 | Events
Oct 5, 2018 | News, Press
Resilience’s Director of Programs and Public Policy Sarah Layden appeared on NPR affiliate station WBEZ to speak “about what you can do to emotionally protect yourself from the news and rhetoric surrounding the Kavanaugh hearings–and best ways to support...
Oct 4, 2018 | News, Press
Resilience’s Director of Education & Training Lillian Cartwright and Between Friends Executive Director Yesenia Maldonado appeared on Chicago’s ABC Eyewitness News (WLS) to talk about President Trump’s speech mocking Dr. Christine Blasey...
Oct 1, 2018 | News, Press
Resilience’s Evening of Impact is featured in the October 2018 edition of Modern Luxury. Click the image below or here to pull up the full page of coverage!
Oct 1, 2018 | Events
Resilience (formerly RVA) is once again holding our annual training to help those working for higher education institutions and those involved in the Title IX complaint resolution processes fulfill their training obligations under Illinois law. We are holding our...
Sep 26, 2018 | Announcements
Support the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month by attending partner Between Friends’ annual event, Light Up the Lakefront. #DVAM Monday, October 1, 7:00 pm North Avenue Beach 1600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago...
Sep 21, 2018 | Announcements
The confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice is a lifelong appointment, which means one has lifelong privilege to interpret and uphold the laws of our country. A candidate that will potentially have this much impact on our nation should be vetted with the highest...
Sep 21, 2018 | Announcements, News
Women’s March Chicago (WMC) will once again take over Grant Park on October 13, 2018 at 9am, and is calling for us to come together and march as the polls open for early voting in Illinois. As policies affecting the intersectionality of survivor identities continues...
Sep 11, 2018 | News
Erin Walton, Executive Director of Resilience, discussed our new brand, and how we were guided in the rebranding process by keeping in mind both our mission and the communities we serve, when she was a panelist for a roundtable dinner hosted by Prosper Strategies, on...
Aug 28, 2018 | Newsletter
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Aug 22, 2018 | Press
Rebellious Magazine spoke with Erin Walton, executive director of Resilience, to learn more about our name change. Below is an excerpt; read the full article here. It’s rare for an organization that has been around as long as Resilience to choose a new name. Was it a...
Aug 22, 2018 | Announcements
What do you do with Resilience? I’m a Volunteer Medical Advocate and Mentor to the August 2018 Volunteer Class Pronouns: She, her, hers What do you do outside of volunteering? Outside of volunteering, I get to manage the Sales Training & Development...
Aug 21, 2018 | Articles, News, Press
After 44 years as Rape Victim Advocates (RVA), we saw the need for our name and messaging to better reflect our organization’s breadth of services — from our trauma therapy programs, to our work in medical and legal advocacy, to our prevention education. After...
Aug 11, 2018 | Articles, News, Press
Reselience’s rebranding has been featured in a Craine’s Chicago Business article. Lisa Bertagnoli spoke with Executive Director Erin Walton and rebranding partner Substance’s Matthew Brett. A local rape crisis group rebranded, taking on a new...
Aug 9, 2018 | Events
Men in the Movement series (MITM) will sponsor a Bystander Intervention workshop, led by the People’s Response Team (PRT). Tuesday, August 28, 6pm-8pm Location: 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 610 Free. Registration not required. Folks of all genders are welcome to...
Aug 2, 2018 | Announcements, News
Resilience’s Board of Directors welcomed two new board members in July 2018. Kathryn Meyer is senior director of media & entertainment engagement at the Alzheimer’s Association, where she leads national media relations strategies for the Association to raise...
Aug 1, 2018 | Announcements, News, Press
The rebrand will capture the organization’s breadth of services from empowering survivors to ending sexual violence CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Chicago-based nonprofit Rape Victim Advocates announced today its rebrand and name change to...
Mar 14, 2017 | Announcements
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS TO HELP IMPROVE POLICE RESPONSE Every 107 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted, and only about 30% of assaults are reported to police, leaving many perpetrators on the streets. The University of Illinois at...
Sep 22, 2016 | Announcements, Events, News
A public conversation with key stakeholders about reporting campus sexual assault and the emergence of mobile apps and technology designed to increase reporting. Featuring opening remarks by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, and a guided demonstration of one...
Sep 22, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Join RVA’s Men in the Movement group for three special sessions in fall 2016!
Sep 14, 2016 | Announcements, Events, News
#OurMusicMyBody: Safety, Sexism, & Harassment in the Music Scene Saturday 9/17 3:00-4:30 PM; Beat Kitchen 2100 W. Belmont, Chicago Sexual harassment in the music scene has been widely ignored for much too long. As partners, Between Friends and RVA have come...
Jun 30, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Join RVA’s Men in the Movement group for three special sessions in summer 2016!
Jun 8, 2016 | Announcements, Press
Read the powerful statement from “Emily Doe,” victim of Brock Allen Turner’s violence #StanfordRape
Jun 8, 2016 | Press
RVA weighs in on the Stanford rape case on WGN Radio and FOX 32 Chicago http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/155844234-story “This is an egregious miscarriage of justice” – Sharmili Majmudar reacts to Brock Turner sentencing Stanford rape...
Jun 8, 2016 | Press
RVA’s Director of Education & Training joined Vocalo’s Morning Amp program as part of the weekly Council of Feminist Thought to discuss the different ways the entertainment industry has handled the cases and allegations against Bill Cosby, Woody Allen and...
Jun 3, 2016 | Announcements, Events, News
Our annual fundraiser, Soirée in the City, will be on Thursday June 9, 2016 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the beautiful Morgan Manufacturing venue in Chicago’s West Loop, 401 N. Morgan Street. 300 urban professionals will gather in support of Rape Victim Advocates....
May 24, 2016 | Announcements, Events
This two-day series aims to open a conversation amongst theatre makers about the physical, emotional and community impact of sexual trauma and survivorship. Featuring local experts in this intersection of theatre and trauma, we will investigate how performing artists...
May 17, 2016 | Announcements, Events
The Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act recently passed in Illinois, detailing a number of expectations of higher education institutions in Illinois regarding various aspects of the sexual violence response on campus. Among the many provisions is a...
May 5, 2016 | Events, Press
The Chicago Tribune covers RVA’s Education & Training Program work with Chicago Agricultural Sciences HS students about college sexual assault as part of a Chicago Says No More initiative....
May 4, 2016 | Press
RVA Executive Director Sharmili Majmudar was interviewed on WBEZ’s Morning Shift. Click here to read the full story at wbez.org Click here to give to RVA
Apr 8, 2016 | Announcements, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE photos available Contact: Alexa L. Markoff, Director of Development Rape Victim Advocates (312) 443-9603 x21 Rape Victim Advocates Volunteer Receives Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Chicago, IL (April 8, 2016) Rape Victim Advocates (RVA)...
Apr 6, 2016 | Announcements, Events
PANEL DISCUSSION FEATURING: Rape Victim Advocates The Chicago Police Department Swedish Covenant Hospital Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office This informative event will foster dialogue and discussion about sexual violence in our community. Parking vouchers will be...
Mar 25, 2016 | Announcements, News
InfoNet is a web-based data collection and reporting system used by rape crisis centers across Illinois. Developed by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority in collaboration with the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) and other agencies,...
Mar 24, 2016 | Announcements, Events, News
Click here to visit RVA’s #SAAMChi events and information page.
Mar 9, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Join Rape Victim Advocates at Uncommon Ground for Breaking the Silence, an open mic night featuring poets and artists who have survived sexual assault and are now speaking out!
Mar 9, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Join us to stand silently for one hour at Federal Plaza. Participants will wear t-shirts bearing the stories of sexual assault survivors in order to “break the silence” about sexual violence.
Mar 3, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Join RVA on March 22nd from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for a discussion on identity after death, divorce, or separation.
Mar 1, 2016 | Announcements, Events
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Feb 25, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Twisted Scissors Beauty Salon presents “Resurrection of the Beehive” Dance Party & Big Hair Contest, Sunday 3/20/16 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Feb 18, 2016 | Announcements
Rape Victim Advocates is hiring for several staff positions. Click here to view all open listings.
Feb 5, 2016 | Announcements, Events
The award-winning play The Vagina Monologues is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one...
Jan 28, 2016 | Announcements, News, Press
RVA Executive Director Sharmili Majmudar was interviewed by Fox32’s Mike Flannery. Click here to view the full story at fox32.com Click here to give to RVA
Jan 26, 2016 | Announcements, News, Press
Sharmili Majmudar, Executive Director of Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) in Chicago, IL, spoke at a press conference today regarding the impact of the Illinois state budget crisis on rape crisis services. She was joined by Martha Alicia Montes Madrid, a survivor and...
Jan 25, 2016 | Announcements, Events
For any questions about the forum, please contact Megan Rose at the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network at (312) 527-0730 ext 233 Submit questions for candidate via email to ccsaoforum@gmail.com
Jan 5, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Rape Victim Advocates’ Men in the Movement is hosting “Parenting Off the Binary”, a discussion on how age and gender affects our interactions with children. Along with discussion, parents (or soon to be) will be able to share stories and advice with...
Dec 2, 2015 | Announcements
On Sunday, November 22nd, celebrated author Liz Crokin hosted an event at SoulCycle Old Town to benefit Rape Victim Advocates. Over 30 guests cycled in a candle-lit room while listening to motivating music. The energetic SoulCycle instructor had even the triathletes...
Nov 18, 2015 | Announcements, Events
Nov 18, 2015 | Announcements, Events
Nov 16, 2015 | Announcements, Events
