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Men in the Movement Summer Series
Join RVA's Men in the Movement group for three special sessions in summer 2016!
Read the powerful statement from “Emily Doe,” victim of Brock Allen Turner’s violence
Read the powerful statement from “Emily Doe,” victim of Brock Allen Turner’s violence #StanfordRape
RVA ED interviewed on Stanford rape case
RVA weighs in on the Stanford rape case on WGN Radio and FOX 32 Chicago http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/155844234-story http://wgnradio.com/2016/06/07/this-is-an-egregious-miscarriage-of-justice-sharmili-majmudar-reacts-to-brock-turner-sentencing/...
RVA Director of E&T interviewed on Vocalo
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 more...
Soirée in the City, 6/9/16
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....
Trauma in the Spotlight, 6/11-12
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...
Confidential Advisor Training 7/11-7/21
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...
Talking about college sexual assault with high school students
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....
RVA ED interviewed by WBEZ on Adult Survivors of Child Sex Abuse
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
Rape Victim Advocates Volunteer Receives Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
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)...
Panel Discussion: Responding to Sexual Assault 4/28/16
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...
ICJIA releases new data on sexual violence in Illinois
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,...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Click here to visit RVA's #SAAMChi events and information page.
Breaking the Silence 4/21/16
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!
Standing Silent Witness 4/29/16
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.
What’s Love Got to Do With It? 3/22/16
Join RVA on March 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for a discussion on identity after death, divorce, or separation.
Support RVA in the NO MORE Challenge!
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Twisted Scissors Fundraiser for RVA – 3/20/16
Twisted Scissors Beauty Salon presents "Resurrection of the Beehive" Dance Party & Big Hair Contest, Sunday 3/20/16 7:00 - 10:00 pm
