“Every person that works at a rape crisis center makes a conscious choice to show up to work each day, believe survivors, and make their community a safer place. Resilience is a constant thread in their work and the lives of survivors. No matter what, these people do not give up. To me, being resilient […]
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While the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR) continues to advocate fiercely for state funding, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is tracking a troubling national trend: widespread underfunding for victim services and prevention. Jennifer Grove, NSVRC’s Chief Operating Officer, has spent nearly three decades in this movement and says the financial strain
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For more than 50 years, Victims Resource Center has been a lifeline for survivors of sexual violence in Luzerne, Wyoming, and Carbon Counties. With three offices spread across a mix of urban and rural communities, the center has always promised that “when a survivor needs help, someone will answer.” But right now, that promise
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Survivors of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment deserve to be heard, believed, and supported — but right now, the organizations that work to support survivors and advance prevention are at risk. Funding challenges across Pennsylvania and the nation threaten essential services for sexual assault survivors and the programs that make this work possible. Respect Together
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A Message from Our CEO Dear friends, Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter, Respect Together in Action. We created this newsletter to keep you connected to the work you make possible as our supporters, partners, and community. In each issue, we’ll share stories from across our statewide and national work that
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Emergency fund will provide critical financial support to ensure survivors of sexual assault continue to receive life-saving services HARRISBURG, PA – Respect Together, the parent organization of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), today announced the launch of the PCAR Bridge Fund, a new emergency fund to help Pennsylvania’s rape crisis centers sustain critical services
AGENCY DESCRIPTION Respect Together is committed to eliminating all forms of sexual violence and advocating for the rights and needs of survivors. Our organization comprises two main divisions: National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Offers national lead-ership, education, and resources on sexual violence prevention. Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR): Partners with a net-work of
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We’re proud to feature Ikigai, a powerful short film that made its world premiere at Lincoln Center in New York City. The story follows sushi master Mr. Gichi as he faces a moral crossroads after his young friend is assaulted—an intimate and moving exploration of accountability, courage, and healing. After the screening, stay for a
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Join us to celebrate the day Respect Together was first incorporated as the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape in 1975. Come on over to Respect Together’s Harrisburg office for cake and refreshments as we celebrate the collective impact of 50 years of advocacy. As part of the event, we’re excited to host a special screening of
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Harrisburg, Pa – On June 9, 2025, the Pennsylvania House voted in favor of HB 462 and 464. These bills would create different ways for adult survivors of child sex crimes to seek legal compensation from their offender. Both bills attempt this goal in different ways. HB 462 would create a two-year window for childhood
