Resilience News
We Need You Now: Allyship with Sexual Assault Survivors 5/16
How Was Your Day? Supporting a loved one who does trauma work 5/24
Join RVA as we discuss the trials and joys of being in a relationship with a person who does trauma-related work.
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Songs of Survival at The Awakenings Foundation 5/11
The Awakenings Foundation is proud to present their THIRD installment of Songs of Survival read more…
RVA to Honor End Rape on Campus Founders at Annual Fundraising Soirée
More than 300 local leaders, philanthropists, activists and urban professionals raise awareness and funds for critical sexual assault counseling, education and advocacy work. read more…
Article by CBS on Standing Silent Witness
RVA Director of Education and Training, Megan Blomquist, was interviewed by CBS during Friday’s signature Sexual Assault Awareness Month event, Standing Silent Witness. read more…
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education for Spanish Speaking Parents at Orozco Community Academy 4/28
Taller de Educación de Prevención del Abuso Sexual de Niños Para Padres Que Hablan Español read more…
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education for Spanish Speaking Parents at Spry Elementary 4/26
Taller de Educación de Prevención del Abuso Sexual de Niños Para Padres Que Hablan Español read more…
2017 Dr. Natalie A. Stephens Visionary Award Recipients
We are excited to announce Annie E. Clark and Andrea L. Pino as the 2017 Dr. Natalie A. Stephens Visionary Award recipients! read more…
Thank You for Supporting RVA
The NO MORE Challenge ended this week and RVA placed 4th out of the 120 organizations who participated – raising $65,397 and winning an additional $7,500 for a grand total of $72,897! read more…
RVA Welcomes New Executive Director
We are entering Sexual Assault Awareness Month with some very exciting news! read more…
Platicando Con Tus Hijos 4/26
Estrategias Para Prevenir el Abuso Sexual de Menores. read more…
It’s #SAAM Day of Action!
The goal of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is to raise awareness about sexual violence & educate communities on how to prevent it. read more…
RVA Interviewed by CBS 2 Chicago
Interim Executive Director, Sarah Layden, spoke with CBS 2’s Jim Williams on the assault of a 15-year-old that was broadcast on Facebook Live. read more…
Research Opportunity for Sexual Assault Survivors to Help Improve Police Response
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS TO HELP IMPROVE POLICE RESPONSE
RVA Featured in Medill Reports Chicago
Central Counselor & Art Therapist, Jordan Ferranto, was interviewed by Medill Reports Chicago: read more…
#SAAMChi: Breaking the Silence 4/20
An open mic night featuring poets and artists who are resisting rape culture and amplifying stories of survival!
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International Women’s Strike 3/8
RVA will be participating in the International Women’s Strike on March 8th. As an organization, we stand for gender justice, economic justice, and racial justice. read more…
#SAAMChi: Trivia Night 4/5
Hosted by RVA’s amazing volunteer committee: A #SAAMChi trivia night fundraiser! Come see how knowledgeable you are about sex on TV.
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