Resilience News
CAASE Report – The CPD’s Response to Sex Crimes
Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) has released a new report, Too Little, Too Late?, analyzing publicly available crime data from 2010 – 2019 and the Chicago Police Department’s response. They found that survivors who reported to the Chicago Police Department (CPD) faced grossly inadequate responses.
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Chicago Tribune Article
According to a new report release by our friends at the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, “Chicago police earn ‘beyond a failing grade’ in clearing sexual assault cases.” Click here to read the Chicago Tribune article detailing the report, which includes comments by Resilience’s Sarah Layden.
Virtual Support Group
This is a virtual support group to encourage healing through shared experiences for those who identify as women.
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Journaling Support Group
This is an 8 week virtual support group for survivors of sexual violence to develop the practice of journaling as a coping strategy. All genders welcome.
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Peer Support Group
Resilience is hosting a Peer Support Group for Survivors experiencing Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, and other Invisible Disabilities. Please see below for details:
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Supporting Our Students
What We Know about School Reporting Officers (SROs)
This week, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are voting on whether or not to keep School Reporting Officers (SROs). The SRO program places 200 officers in various CPS schools with the goal of increasing safety and student wellbeing. But research and students’ experiences tell a different story, that SROs don’t keep students safe and even put students in the path of more danger.
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Virtual 40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training
Resilience is hosting a virtual 40-hour sexual assault crisis intervention training. Please see below for details:
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Roses and Thorns
Resilience is hosting a program called Roses and Thorns for 7th and 8th grade youth. Please see more details below:
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Healing in Words
Resilience is hosting a program called Healing in Words for high school age youth through December 2020. Please see more details below:
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Thank You for Your Support in FY20
We want to thank you for your support in FY20! With your help, we served over 1,800 survivors, welcomed our inaugural Associate Board, hosted our first virtual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign, and introduced remote services. Watch our video below to learn more about the impact you made possible in FY20. Thank you!
Prevention Educator Emma Gonzalez in Block Club Chicago
Resilience Prevention Educator Emma Gonzalez was quoted in an article published in Block Club Chicago on Monday, July 13, 2020. Click here to read the full article.
Meet Resilience’s FY2021 Board and Associate Board Presidents
We’re pleased to introduce our FY2021 Board President Tom Andreesen and our FY2021 Associate Board President Stephanie Perkowski! We asked Tom and Stephanie to share a few words about their connection to Resilience’s mission and their thoughts about the new fiscal year. Keep reading to learn more.
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Mindful Knitting Group
Resilience is hosting a Mindful Knitting Group. Please see below for details:
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Women of Color Virtual Support Group
Resilience is hosting a WOC Virtual Support Group. Please see below for details:
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Women Survivor Support Group
Resilience is hosting a Women Survivor Support Group. Please see below for details:
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Virtual Support Group for Black Women
Resilience is hosting a Virtual Support Group for Black Women. Please see below for details:
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It’s weWomen Plus: A Study of Health, Safety and Empowerment of Immigrant Women
Dr. Bushra Sabri and researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing are conducting a research study called It’s weWomen Plus (IWWP) to provide heath and safety tools for immigrant women who feel unsafe in their relationships.
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We Stand with Black Lives Matter during LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Below is a message from Resilience Executive Director Erin Walton, published on June 17, 2020.