Nov 7, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Are you a survivor of sexual violence who feels drained or misunderstood when interacting with loved ones? Are you an ally who wants to communicate in an effective and supportive manner with people who have experienced trauma? This workshop will explore these needs by...
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
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...
Jun 30, 2016 | Announcements, Events
Join RVA’s Men in the Movement group for three special sessions in summer 2016!
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
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....
