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Maggie Arthur Interviewed in UPROXX
In an article published in UPROXX on May 15, 2019, Prevention Educator Maggie Arthur was interviewed about her work for OurMusicMyBody, a collaborative campaign between Resilience and Between Friends to promote consensual music experiences.
ACTION ALERT: SUPPORT SB 1411!
TAKE ACTION! SB 1411 (Third Consideration in the House): CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES and tell them they must look at both tracking and timely resolution of our current backlog as this bill is considered. Click here to find your representative. Synopsis: Illinois State...
ACTION ALERT: SUPPORT HB 92!
TAKE ACTION! No sexual assault survivor should be arrested when seeking medical aid. Call your state senator and tell them to support House Bill 92! Click here to find their info. Allows a Court Summons to be Issued instead of an Arrest for Survivors Seeking Emergency...
The Decision to Enact a Ban on Abortion in Georgia and Alabama is Harmful to Survivors Everywhere
THE DECISION TO ENACT A BAN ON ABORTION IN GEORGIA AND ALABAMA IS HARMFUL TO SURVIVORS EVERYWHERE Resilience will always advocate for all people to have full agency over their bodies. Recently there has been an attack on the agency of people with uteruses to control...
Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma: Implications for Service Providers 6/11/19
This training session is designed for a range of professionals who work with survivors of trauma. The content of this training includes; information on the definition, prevalence, and facts on the characteristics of sexual assault and interpersonal violence, functions...
Director of Programs and Public Policy Sarah Layden Interviewed on CBS 2
In a video that aired on CBS 2 on May 3, 2019, Resilience's Director of Programs and Public Policy Sarah Layden was interviewed about amendments to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA) that require hospitals to partner with a rape crisis...
Safety is Survivor-Defined: Exploring Safety Planning with Survivors of Domestic Violence 5/23/19
Join us as we examine the complex dynamics of domestic violence and how to best support those impacted by it. In this interactive engaging training, we will explore the meaning of safety for survivors and their children, define and demystify the safety planning...
Standing Silent Witness 2019 on WBBM
In an article published by WMMB News Radio on April 26, 2019, survivors of sexual violence were interviewed at Standing Silent Witness demonstration. Standing Silent Witness is Resilience's signature Sexual Assault Awareness Month event, where nearly 200 participants...
Resilience Benefit in the Chicago Tribune
In an article published today in the Chicago Tribune, Resilience was mentioned as the beneficiary of local band Impulsive Hearts' new cassette sales.
Fundraiser for Resilience Featured in Chicago Reader
In an article published today in the Chicago Reader, Resilience was mentioned as the beneficiary of proceeds from Impulsive Hearts' sales from their cassette MeToo: A Benefit for Resilience.
Strip Joker + Resilience Fundraiser Profiled in Scapi Magazine
In an article published on April 10, 2019 in Scapi Magazine, Resilience was mentioned as a beneficiary of Strip Joker, a body positive comedy show hosted at Hamburger Mary's. At Strip Joker, stand up comedians are encouraged to perform in whatever state of undress...
OMMB Featured in the Christian Science Monitor
In an article published today by the Christian Science Monitor, OurMusicMyBody (OMMB) was featured for its partnership with music festivals to prevent sexual violence. OurMusicMyBody is a collaborative campaign between Resilience and Between Friends to raise awareness...
Consulta gratuita de abogados el 24 de abril
Resiliencia se ha asociado con la Fundación de Asistencia Legal (LAF), el mayor proveedor de asistencia legal civil gratuita y completa de Chicago, en un esfuerzo por asegurar que los sobrevivientes tengan acceso a abogados civiles que puedan brindar apoyo en asuntos...
Free Attorney Consultation 4/24/19
Resilience has partnered with Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF), Chicago’s largest provider of free, comprehensive civil legal aid, in an effort to assure survivors have access to civil attorneys who can provide support on legal matters that have arisen from sexual...
Announcing Our New Partnership: AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago
We are excited to share that we've partnered with a new hospital: AMITA Resurrection Health Medical Center Chicago. Our advocates have already begun responding to calls. Twenty-four hours a day, our Volunteer Medical Advocates are on call to provide crisis...
SAAM 2019: Standing Silent Witness T-Shirt Making Party 4/19/19
Friday, April 19 Standing Silent Witness T-Shirt Making Party 11:00AM–4:00PM | Resilience Central and Northside Offices 180 N Michigan Ave. Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60601 (Central) 1945 W Wilson Ave. Suite 6114 Chicago, IL 60640 (Northside) Join us for t-shirt, grounding...
SAAM 2019: Bitchin’ Pop Up 3/31/19
Sunday, March 31 Bitchin’ Pop Up 12:00PM–4:00PM | The Empty Bottle 1035 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 Help us kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Bitchin’ Pop Up, a feminist craft show at The Empty Bottle featuring over 20 vendors and DJ Jill Hopkins from...
SAAM 2019: Vicarious Trauma and Resilience 4/4/19
Thursday, April 4 Vicarious Trauma and Resilience: Caring for Yourself through Your Body 6:00PM–8:00PM | Resilience Central Conference Room 180 N Michigan Ave. Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60601 Join us to learn practical body-based strategies to cope with the impact of...