Aug 1, 2018 | Announcements, News, Press
The rebrand will capture the organization’s breadth of services from empowering survivors to ending sexual violence CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Chicago-based nonprofit Rape Victim Advocates announced today its rebrand and name change to...
Jan 10, 2018 | News, Press
Excerpt: The Chicago Tribune asked women activists, organizers and politicians two questions: What moved or shaped you the most this year? and What’s next for women in 2018? Read the full article...
Dec 5, 2017 | News, Press
Sarah Layden, Director of Programs and Public Policy at RVA, joined FOX 32 Chicago to talk about defining harassment in the workplace. Watch the full segment at www.fox32chicago.com/mornings/297139902-video.
Nov 1, 2017 | News, Press
Excerpt: Beth Enterkin, a trauma therapist and clinical training specialist at Rape Victim Advocates in Chicago, offers her expertise on ways untrained listeners can best support someone who chooses to share a sexual trauma story. Read the full article...
Oct 19, 2017 | News, Press
Our Advocacy Volunteer Manager, Mariá Balata, was interviewed last night by FOX 32 Chicago. Read the full article at www.fox32chicago.com/news/gymnast-mckayla-maroney-alleges-sexual-abuse-by-team-doctor.
Oct 19, 2017 | News, Press
Watch the full segment at www.univision.com/chicago/wgbo/noticias/denuncias/metoo-la-campana-con-la-que-pretenden-denunciar-el-acoso-sexual-video.
Oct 17, 2017 | News, Press
Excerpt: The response from Hollywood stars to everyday people was, both, overwhelming and eye-opening to many. “My first thought was, how brave,” said Megan Blomquist, who works with victims through the Chicago organization Rape Victim Advocates. “When you see someone...
Oct 13, 2017 | News, Press
Excerpt: Harvey Weinstein was one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers. But the fallout from Weinstein’s sexual harassment scandal continues to grow. “The person that is doing the harassing is trying to control the victim in these situations, so there’s a lot of...
Oct 13, 2017 | News, Press
“Ending Rape Culture,” a live program with Brendan Yukins of RVA and Brent Holman-Gomez of the Gay Liberation Network.
Oct 10, 2017 | News, Press
Excerpt: Megan Blomquist, Director of Education and Training at Rape Victim Advocates in Chicago, said it is important to hold offenders accountable for their crimes. “We need to take it seriously, not minimize the situation,” she said. “[Holding offenders...
