Legislative ACTION ALERT Opposing the 50/50 Parenting Bill (HB 185)

Feb 11, 2019 | Announcements

Last year we asked you to submit a witness slip to stop a bill requiring a presumption that equal parenting time is in the best interest of all children in dissolution of marriage and parentage cases. The bill has resurfaced again as HB 185. We remain concerned that...

Executive Director Erin Walton Shares How to Align Brand with Mission in Webinar

Feb 8, 2019 | Video

Does your brand support your mission? In this webinar hosted by Prosper Strategies, listen to Executive Director Erin Walton share the story of our rebrand and how we engaged our community in the ongoing process of making our brand advance our mission.

Resilience is Looking for Interns!

Feb 6, 2019 | Announcements, Jobs with Resilience

Resilience is looking for interns for 2020 in the following areas: Advocacy Counseling Education & Training Development If you’re interested in learning more and applying for an internship, please read our internship...

ICASA’s Official Comment to Proposed Title IX Regulations

Feb 4, 2019 | News

Resilience is proud to share the official comment to the proposed Title IX regulations by the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA).  Our very own Director of Programs and Public Policy Sarah Layden, along with directors and advocates from other centers,...

Resilience Staff, Interns, and Volunteers Interviewed in Medill Reports

Feb 4, 2019 | Articles, News, Press

In an article in the Medill Reports published on January 31, 2019, Development Associate and volunteer Lindsay Cogan and Volunteer Advocacy Coordinator Brittny Blackwood spoke about how Resilience volunteer medical advocates serve survivors of sexual violence....

Resilience Client and Volunteer Shares Her Story in Chicago Tribune

Feb 1, 2019 | Articles, News

In an article in the Chicago Tribune on March 27, 2018, Resilience volunteer and former client Katie O’Brien shared her experience of visiting the ER and being treated by nurse who had never completed a rape exam before.

Director of Advocacy Services Mariá Balata Trains ER Physicians on NBC 5

Jan 31, 2019 | Articles, News, Press, Video

In a video on NBC 5 on January 23, 2019, Director of Advocacy Services Mariá Balata gave a new training to emergency physicians at Rush University Medical Center. The training, which was a custom 4-hour training for Rush designed and delivered by Balata, will help...

Mayoral Candidates Complete a Questionnaire Written By Resilience and Other Agencies

Jan 29, 2019 | Announcements

Resilience, CAASE, Life Span and the National Shriver Center wanted to know mayoral candidates plans to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in Chicago. Find the responses of Amara Enyia, Jerry Joyce, Lori Lightfoot, Susana Mendoza, and Toni Preckwinkle...

Resilience office closure Wednesday, 1/30/19

Jan 28, 2019 | Announcements

Please note that all Resilience offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 30th due to weather. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call the Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline at 1-888-293-2080. Thank you for your understanding.

OMMB Featured in The Alternative

Jan 24, 2019 | Articles, News, Press

In an article on The Alternative, OurMusicMyBody was featured for its work to promote consent in the music scene. OMMB is a collaborative campaign led by Resilience and Between Friends.