Resilience News
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday
We’re counting down the days until #GivingTuesday on November 28th. read more…
Celebrating our DVAM S/Heroes
To celebrate the work our domestic violence community partners do every day, and especially throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), we’re hosting a self-care night for them! read more…
Men in the Movement: Fall Series
Men in the Movement (MITM) is an open discussion series that focuses on men’s responsibility in the anti-rape movement. read more…
RVA Interviewed by FOX 32 Chicago
Our Advocacy Volunteer Manager, Mariá Balata, was interviewed last night by FOX 32 Chicago. read more…
RVA Featured on Univision Chicago
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#MeToo
I said #MeToo this week, as did many of us. read more…
RVA Interviewed on CBS Chicago Segment #MeToo
Excerpt: The response from Hollywood stars to everyday people was, both, overwhelming and eye-opening to many. read more…
Our Commitment Needs No Interpretation
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reversed a 2014 memo that interpreted the Civil Rights Act to protect transgender workers. read more…
Director of Education & Training Interviewed on CBS Chicago
Excerpt: Harvey Weinstein was one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers. But the fallout from Weinstein’s sexual harassment scandal continues to grow. read more…
Prevention Educator Featured on CAN TV
“Ending Rape Culture,” a live program with Brendan Yukins of RVA and Brent Holman-Gomez of the Gay Liberation Network. read more…
Director of Education & Training Interviewed by The Columbia Chronicle
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. read more…
Austin Trauma Therapist Highlighted in Chicago Tribune
Our Austin Trauma Therapist, DeVona Alleyne, was highlighted in Chicago Tribune’s Oak Leaves! read more…
We Will Not Give Up Fighting For You & Believing You
The Dear Colleague Letter of 2011 was an important turning point for survivors of sexual violence. read more…
Neighborhood Community Peace Circle
In recognition of International Day of Peace, we’re partnering with Connected Chicago to hold a peace circle on Thursday, September 21st from 10:00-11:30am at our Austin Community Office. read more…
Protect Our Community #DefendDACA
RVA believes all people have the right to safety and compassion. Immigrant families are some of the most vulnerable in our society who need to be supported, now and always. read more…
Statement from Director of Programs and Public Policy
It is incredibly troubling when the narratives of survivors are undermined by the perception that 90% of sexual assaults fall into categories that appear less than what society believes constitutes actual rape. read more…
“Rape And Sexual Assault: Renewed Call To Action” Report
The “Rape And Sexual Assault: Renewed Call To Action” report was recently removed from the White House website. read more…
Labor Day Closing
All RVA offices will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. read more…
