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Free Attorney Consultation at Resilience 10/22/19
Resilience has partnered with Legal Aid Chicago, 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 assault. FREE...
RESILIENCE WELCOMES TRANS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
RESILIENCE STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATION FOR TRANS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS DURING SUPREME COURT CONSIDERATION OF LGBTQ CIVIL RIGHTS CASES UNDER TITLE VII As the Supreme Court grapples with the meaning of ‘sex’ under Title VII (7); Resilience wants to reaffirm our support of...
Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act Training 10/25/19 and 12/6/19
Resilience is hosting two trainings for Higher Education Institutions as required under the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. Please see details and registration below: Our training fulfills the annual training requirement for anyone on campus who...
Sarah Layden featured in the DePaulia 9/23/2019
In an article published on September 23, 2019 in the DePaulia, Director of Programs and Public Policy Sarah Layden was interviewed for an op-ed about the myth that sexual assault allegations derail the careers of powerful men. Read the full article here.
Percent Pledge: A New Way to Give to Resilience
With our new partnership with Percent Pledge, you can now support Resilience by making a single, monthly gift to our Women’s Empowerment Cause Portfolio. Click here to make a gift today.
Celebrating Resilience: Victoria Velinski
In honor of Resilience’s 45th anniversary and our theme “Celebrating Resilience,” we’re celebrating the people who make #OurResilience possible and telling the stories of some of our biggest supporters, starting with our volunteers. Resilience was founded in 1974 by a...
OurMusicMyBody Fall Volunteer Training
OurMusicMyBody is a campaign by Between Friends and Resilience promoting safe and consent-informed music experiences for all and trying to end sexual violence in music spaces. This grassroots movement relies on volunteers to both create a physical presence at music...
Drop-In Support Groups 9/26/19-11/21/19
Resilience is offering drop-in support groups for survivors of sexual violence who are currently on the Resilience wait list. Please see details below: Survivors of Sexual Assault Drop-In Support Groups Thursdays at 6-8PM September 26 to November 21 Resilience 180 N...
Maggie Arthur Talks about OurMusicMyBody on Vocalo
In an interview published on Vocalo on August 28, 2019, Prevention Educator Maggie Arthur talked about OurMusicMyBody and sexual violence prevention education. Click here to listen to the full story.
Austin Open House 9/16/19
Please join us as we celebrate the new home of our office location in Austin! Austin Open House Monday, September 16, 2019 4:00PM to 7:00PM 4909 W Division St. Suite 407 Chicago, IL 60651
Maria Balata interviewed in Chicago Tribune
In an article published in the Chicago Tribune on August 20, 2019, Director of Advocacy Services Maria Balata was interviewed about self-defense classes and preventing sexual violence. Read the full article here. Resilience provides sexual violence prevention...
Sexual Assault Is Still Rampant At Music Festivals. Here’s How We Stop It.
The OurMusicMyBody campaign was recently featured in an article published by Refinery29 on July 30, 2019. Click here to read the full article, "Sexual Assault Is Still Rampant At Music Festivals. Here's How We Stop It."
Support Group for African American Women 8/13/19 to 10/15/19
Slots are still available for Resilience's Support Group for African American Women! Please see below for details: Support Group for African American Women Tuesdays from 6-8PM August 13-October 15, 2019 Resilience Central Office 180 N Michigan Ave. Suite 600 Chicago,...
11th Annual Foursomes 4 Philanthropy
Registration is open for the 11th Annual Foursomes 4 Philanthropy, a charity golf event with proceeds benefiting Resilience! Please see below for details and registration info: 11th Annual Foursomes 4 Philanthropy Sunday, October 6, 2019 White Deer Run Golf Club 250 W...
Congress Must Pass the Debbie Smith Act
As you may have heard, the rape kit backlog has become a 2020 presidential campaign issue (see below for RAINN's statement). We're encouraging advocates to spread the word about the rape kit backlog — and urge Congress to pass S.820, the Debbie Smith Act, before funds...
Upcoming Volunteer Training Dates and Deadlines 2020
Resilience Volunteer Medical Advocates are here exclusively to serve the needs of survivors—the sole person on whom survivors can count to protect their rights and ensure consistent, specialized, and humane treatment in the face of such unimaginable trauma. View our...
Erin Walton Interviewed on WGN
In a video that aired on WGN on July 2, 2019, Executive Director Erin Walton was interviewed about how to talk to kids and summer camp staff about preventing sexual violence. Click here to watch the full interview and read Resilience's tips.
Meet Tom Andreesen, FY2020 Board President
We’re so pleased to welcome our FY2020 Board President Tom Andreesen! We interviewed Tom about his connection to the Resilience mission, his vision, and his new role as Board President. Keep reading to learn more about Tom: Tom Andreesen, FY2020 Board President Why...