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, Trauma Therapy
Open to all male-identified persons, cis or transgender, who have experienced sexual assault/abuse recently or in the past.
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...
Sep 9, 2016 | Announcements, Events, Trauma Therapy
For female-identified college students who have been impacted by sexual assault or abuse. Fridays September 30th – December 9th, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 180 N Michigan Ave. Suite 600 Contact Reneé at 312-443-9603 x31
Sep 9, 2016 | Announcements, Events, Trauma Therapy
The couples support group will be exploring issues couples face. Participation is open to all couples of all genders. 18+ Mondays October 3rd – November 28th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm 180 N Michigan Ave., Suite 600 Contact Reneé at 312-443-9603 x31 or Brittany at...
Aug 18, 2016 | Announcements, Events, Trauma Therapy
Sometimes words are not enough to express the emotions that come with a traumatic experience; that’s where art therapy comes in. No artistic experience necessary. Art Therapy Group for Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence Wednesdays September 7th – November...
Aug 18, 2016 | Announcements, Events, Trauma Therapy
This group is for anyone who is dealing with the impact of sexual assault in their lives. This group is a safe and supportive space where survivors can help one another, share ideas, and talk about sexual assault and how it relates to current thoughts, feelings, and...
Aug 3, 2016 | Announcements, Events, Trauma Therapy
Making Matters is a space for self-guided art making among individuals affected by sexual violence. Open to survivors, their loved ones, trauma workers/volunteers, allies and everyone in between. Making Matters welcomes self-exploration, healing, solidarity, community...
Jun 30, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Join RVA’s Men in the Movement group for three special sessions in summer 2016!
Jun 22, 2016 | Announcements, News, Trauma Therapy
Rape Victim Advocates is honored to announce a generous grant from Jean Cozier to expand our Counseling and Communications staffing! Jean Cozier is a longtime Rape Victim Advocates supporter who has an extensive history within the anti-rape movement. She is the...
Jun 16, 2016 | Announcements, Events, Trauma Therapy
Explore new pathways to healing through written and visual artistic expression. This group is structured around reading and responding to poetry about and by survivors of sexual violence. Responses will take the form of art making and discussion. Open to adult...
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, Trauma Therapy
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. Spoken, written, and artistic testimonies and the emotional impact of speaking out will be explored. Speak Your...
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
May 4, 2016 | Events, Trauma Therapy
Female genitalia have an extensive history of being stigmatized, shamed, and left out of medical textbooks. Our feelings about what’s between our legs are shaped by a culture that tells us penises are powerful and vaginas are dirty. Let’s make art to...
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 22, 2016 | Announcements, Events, Trauma Therapy
RVA will host a psycho-educational group for female-identified college students who have been impacted by sexual assault or abuse. Students will be able to connect with other students to understand the aftermath of sexual violence.
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
Fundraising Websites -...
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 16, 2016 | Events, Trauma Therapy
Come to explore the political implications of the war on reproductive rights of women and examine how this intersects with rape culture. Engage in art making to create a symbolic uterus as a way to nurture a part of the collective body that needs to heal. All are...
Feb 11, 2016 | Announcements, Trauma Therapy
This group is for female identified survivors who are dealing with the impact of sexual assault in their lives. This will be a safe, supportive space where survivors can help one another, share ideas, and get new information. The group will be survivor centered and...
Feb 11, 2016 | Events, Trauma Therapy
Healing words is a private event open to RVA clients. Participants are invited to bring original writing or poems or works by other authors to share with the group.
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 6, 2016 | Announcements, Events, Trauma Therapy
Sometimes words are not enough to express the emotions that come with a traumatic experience; that’s where art therapy comes in. We will chat, share snacks, color, collage, and explore topics important to you. No artistic experience or expertise required, just...
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 30, 2015 | Events, Trauma Therapy
These workshops are an opportunity for survivors of sexual violence to work on tough issues in a group setting with other survivors, without committing to attend an ongoing support group. Workshops offered: Assertive Communication 12/2 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Loving...
Nov 18, 2015 | Announcements, Events
Nov 18, 2015 | Announcements, Events
Nov 16, 2015 | Announcements, Events
