Resilience News
Press Release: Prominent Chicago Organization Rape Victim Advocates Rebrands as Resilience
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 Resilience. read more…
40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training for Professionals 8/6
Participants will obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. read more…
Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act Training
As required under the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, this training is the annual training required for anyone on campus who could potentially receive a report of sexual violence. read more…
Overcoming Common Challenges in Sexual Assault Investigations 5/30
This training provides an overview of the neurobiology of trauma, consent, and overcoming the challenges of delayed reporting, inconsistent statements, and lack of force in a sexual assault investigations.
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Survey Shows Urgent Need for OurMusicMyBody Efforts to Make Chicago Music Scene Safe for All
Between Friends and Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) are continuing an urgent collaborative campaign for the third summer to make music experiences in Chicago safer for thousands of attendees at Chicago concerts and festivals in response to alarming new information on harassment and violence in those spaces. read more…
40-Hour Confidential Advisor Training 7/10
We can help you ensure your confidential advisor(s) is appropriately trained. read more…
40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training for Professionals 6/19
Participants will obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. read more…
#SAAMChi: OurMusicMyBody Benefit Show
Come listen to some incredible bands sing the good word of consent and enter to win a bunch of prizes and goodies! read more…
#SAAMChi: Feminist Hero Trivia Night
Come test your knowledge of the superheroes who fought for equality…without the help of superhuman strength, x-ray vision, or flight. read more…
#SAAMChi: Breaking the Silence 4/19
Breaking the Silence is an open mic night for local Chicago artists to share their stories of survival and resistance through poetry and spoken word. read more…
#SAAMChi: Standing Silent Witness 4/27
Standing Silent Witness is RVA’s signature event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)! read more…
Weather Closure
Please note that all RVA offices will be closed on Friday, February 9 due to inclement weather. read more…
RVA to Honor “Me Too” Founder at Annual Fundraising Event
More than 300 local leaders, philanthropists, and activists will raise awareness and funds to support survivors and work to prevent sexual violence. read more…
Women who inspired us in 2017
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 more…
Holiday Closure
Please note that all RVA offices will be closed December 22nd through January 1st. read more…
RVA Joined FOX 32 Chicago
Sarah Layden, Director of Programs and Public Policy at RVA, joined FOX 32 Chicago to talk about defining harassment in the workplace. read more…
SB 407: Step Forward for IL
SB 407 requires the adoption of a sexual harassment policy for state employees, including legislators and lobbyists, to undergo sexual harassment training. read more…
RVA Interviewed by the Chicago Tribune
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 more…
