2024 Year in Review
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Respect Together Begins Restoring Website Content Removed Following Executive Orders
Respect Together, the umbrella organization of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), acknowledges the unpublishing of content from our websites following the current administration’s executive orders. The organization is in the process of restoring these pages. The unpublishing of these pages harmed many in our community,
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Preventing Sexual Violence in Disasters
New Infographic from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center This infographic explores what disasters are and what they have to do with sexual violence. Learn more
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Respect Together Connects Violence Prevention and the Assassination Attempt
HARRISBURG, PA – It’s critical that we speak up about violence prevention. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump highlighted what we already know from other instances of violence happening across many communities, that violence is a widespread urgent public health problem that affects all regardless of economic status, race, gender, and/or age. Yolanda
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Respect Together Statement on New York Appeals Court Over-turning Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction
We are disheartened on behalf of all survivors following the 4-3 decision today by the New York Court of Appeals overturning Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges. This decision reflects the vast challenges survivors face in seeking justice through the criminal legal system. It underscores how elusive accountability is for people who
New Chief Operating Officer of NSVRC
Longtime advocate and subject matter expert on the prevention of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment will lead the National Sexual Violence Resource Center HARRISBURG, PA—The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together’s national division, NSVRC. Grove will replace former NSVRC COO
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Respect Together Hosts Day of Events in Celebration of 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign
Leading national anti-violence organization based in Harrisburg will host series of events on April 10th for “Building Connected Communities” campaign HARRISBURG, PA – Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, will be hosting a series of events on Wednesday, April 10th, in commemoration of the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. For
A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Karen Baker’s Retirement and Welcoming Yolanda Edrington as Respect Together’s New CEO
Transitions mark pivotal moments that shape the trajectory of an organization. Today, we share with our esteemed Respect Together community a significant milestone in our journey – a moment of both reflection and anticipation. After an extraordinary 20-year tenure marked by innovation, passion, and unwavering dedication, our distinguished CEO, Karen Baker, will embark on a
Yolanda Edrington is announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together
Longtime Harrisburg local and community activist takes the helm of leading national anti-violence organization based in Central PA HARRISBURG, PA – Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, has announced Yolanda Edrington will step in as CEO of one of the longest-standing anti-sexual violence organizations in the country. Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker
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