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Saddened by the Loss

The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is saddened by the sudden loss of a trailblazing advocate and champion of social justice issues, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones.

On May 18, 2008, the Rape Crisis Center had the privilege of honoring Tubbs Jones at our Sing Out benefit at the Cleveland Play House, where she passionately (and successfully!) challenged the audience to make additional donations to match her own just-announced contribution to support women, children and men who are survivors of sexual violence.

Tubbs Jones received this distinguished recognition at Sing Out for her life’s work on behalf of victims of sexual and domestic violence as a prosecutor, judge and United States Congresswoman.

In Congress, Tubbs Jones’s outstanding track record for legislation protecting and advocating for victims included:

Reauthorization of the historic Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)in 2000 and 2005
Advocating for the creation of the 2005 Sexual Assault Services Program within VAWA, the first stream of federal funding dedicated to rape crisis programs
Child Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Act
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims’ Housing Act
Stalking Prevention and Victim Protection Act of 1999
Date-Rape Prevention Drug Act of 1999
Protection of Women in Prison Act of 1999

On behalf of the Center’s staff and board, our sincere condolences are offered to Tubbs Jones’s family, many friends, staff, colleagues and constituents. We are grateful for the Congresswoman’s career and legacy of service.

Sing Out 08!

Thank you to all who supported the 2008 Sing Out! Your support helped make this year’s event a complete success!

More than 500 people turned out to listen to the inspiring voices of our chorale, clients and volunteers. The symbolism of the community joining together in one bold voice to “Sing Out” against the crime of sexual assault has again sent a powerful message to our community.

Because of your generous financial support the 2008 Sing Out is the most successful benefit in the history of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center! We are still counting donations, but to date we have grossed more than $255,000!

These funds will help us continue to serve survivors of sexual violence with free comprehensive healing and advocacy services as well as to create social change in the community through education, training and activism.

Click here to watch the 3-minute 2008 Sing Out Video!

Every 2½ minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted.

- Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN)

Awareness Bracelet

The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center believes that in order for this to "CHANGE", there has to be a greater "AWARENESS" about sexual assault. The more aware we all become about sexual violence, the more we can all influence the change necessary to eliminate sexual violence from our community.

The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is selling bracelets with the message "AWARENESS = CHANGE." Bracelets are $2 each and can be ordered by faxing or mailing the order form or by calling our business line at (216) 619-6194 ext. 100.

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