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Support HB 3550!
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“It’s never too early to begin educating about consent. Education on consent fosters compassion, empathy, accountability, and respect for others’ boundaries. It provides a framework for helping young people understand that the choices they make, the behaviors and actions they take, affect others. In the same way, it empowers youth to identify and assert their own boundaries in relationships and beyond,” says Lillian Cartwright, Director of Education & Training.
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ACTION ALERT: Ask Congress to Support Reauthorizing VAWA
ACTION ALERT: Call Your Members of Congress and Ask Them to Support H.R.1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019!
Support Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
We invite our supporters to listen to this hearing, which took place this morning, and we urge all members of Congress to join us in strong bipartisan support for this bill.
Executive Director Erin Walton Speaks about New R. Kelly Charges on WBBM
On a radio show that aired on WBBM on February 25, 2019, Executive Director Erin Walton commented on the recent charges against R. Kelly. She spoke about the impact of the charges on young survivors and said she hopes the case against R. Kelly will clear up misconceptions about minors and consent.
Executive Director Erin Walton Speaks about R. Kelly Sexual Abuse Charges in Tribune
In an article published in the Chicago Tribune on February 22, 2019, Executive Director Erin Walton commented on the recent sexual abuse charges against R. Kelly. Walton was joined by Anthony Clark, who helped organize a protest outside of R. Kelly’s Chicago recording studio in January.
Executive Director Erin Walton Co-Authors Op-Ed on Sexual Violence, Youth, and the Chicago Mayoral Race
In an op-ed published by the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, Executive Director Erin Walton, together with the other Executive Directors for the founding agencies of the Chicago Prevention Alliance (CPA), wrote about sexual violence against youth and the Chicago mayoral race. Read the full article here.
Support HB 3550 to Advocate for Consent to be a Part of Illinois Sex Education
Resilience is supporting HB 3550, which would require Illinois schools to teach age-appropriate consent as a part of any sex education curriculum.
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Prevention Educator Emma Gonzalez Interviewed for Faith on the Journey
In a video interview published on Faith on the Journey, Prevention Educator Emma Gonzalez discusses the prevalence of sexual violence, rape myths affecting youth, and how adults can model consent for youth and prevent sexual violence.
Free Attorney Consultation at Resilience Tuesday 2/26/19
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 assault.
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New OMMB Volunteer Shares Experiences with Learning to Stop Harassment
OurMusicMyBody recently held a training for new volunteers. One of the campaign’s newest volunteers, a student at Walter Payton High School and a member of the Stop Sexual Assault in Schools Advisory Board, wrote a blog post about the training, reflecting on the experience and the importance of educating youth to stop sexual and domestic violence more broadly. Read it here.
Save the Date for Our 2019 Evening of Impact: Prevention is Power!
We are thrilled to announce that our 16th annual Evening of Impact will take place on May 30, 2019 at Morgan Manufacturing in downtown Chicago. The theme of this year’s event is Prevention is Power, to demonstrate our commitment to prevention education. Watch this space for more details about registration and the program as they become available.
Legislative ACTION ALERT Opposing the 50/50 Parenting Bill (HB 185)
Last year we asked you to submit a witness slip to stop a bill requiring a presumption that equal parenting time is in the best interest of all children in dissolution of marriage and parentage cases. The bill has resurfaced again as HB 185.
We remain concerned that this bill would have a devastating impact on children in homes with domestic and sexual violence and other forms of abuse given the high legal standard required to challenge the equal time mandate. The bill would also negatively impact parents who cannot afford the cost of legal representation to fight the presumption and protect their children from further abuse.
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Resilience is Looking for Interns!
Resilience is looking for interns for 2020 in the following areas:
Advocacy
Counseling
Education & Training
Development
If you’re interested in learning more and applying for an internship, please read our internship packet.
ICASA’s Official Comment to Proposed Title IX Regulations
Resilience is proud to share the official comment to the proposed Title IX regulations by the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA). Our very own Director of Programs and Public Policy Sarah Layden, along with directors and advocates from other centers, helped to draft and discuss how these regulations would impact survivors across the country. read more…
Resilience Staff, Interns, and Volunteers Interviewed in Medill Reports
In an article in the Medill Reports published on January 31, 2019, Development Associate and volunteer Lindsay Cogan and Volunteer Advocacy Coordinator Brittny Blackwood spoke about how Resilience volunteer medical advocates serve survivors of sexual violence. Advocacy Intern Katie Forrest and volunteer Morgan Gorsuch were also interviewed for the article.
Resilience Client and Volunteer Shares Her Story in Chicago Tribune
In an article in the Chicago Tribune on March 27, 2018, Resilience volunteer and former client Katie O’Brien shared her experience of visiting the ER and being treated by nurse who had never completed a rape exam before.
Director of Advocacy Services Mariá Balata Trains ER Physicians on NBC 5
In a video on NBC 5 on January 23, 2019, Director of Advocacy Services Mariá Balata gave a new training to emergency physicians at Rush University Medical Center. The training, which was a custom 4-hour training for Rush designed and delivered by Balata, will help physicians better care for survivors and collect evidence to prosecute perpetrators of sexual violence.
Mayoral Candidates Complete a Questionnaire Written By Resilience and Other Agencies
Resilience, CAASE, Life Span and the National Shriver Center wanted to know mayoral candidates plans to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in Chicago. Find the responses of Amara Enyia, Jerry Joyce, Lori Lightfoot, Susana Mendoza, and Toni Preckwinkle below. We encourage you to share these responses in your own communities. read more…
