Solon Hosts Human Trafficking Seminar and Town Forum (Cleveland.com)
July 5, 2018
“While online technology has led to exponential increases in human trafficking, it is by no means a new crime. “‘It is a very old crime — it’s just been given a new name,’ Sr. Anne Victory stated at a June 26 forum put on by the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking. ‘It used to go by a...continue
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center to Host OCVJC Victims’ Rights Training on August 8, 2018
June 28, 2018
Crime Victims’ Rights in Ohio Post Marsy’s Law Cleveland Rape Crisis Center will host the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center’s Victims’ Rights Training on August 8, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register at the OCVJC website today! Where: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Halle Building Conference Room, 1228 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 (parking...continue
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Specialist to Speak in Geneva (Ashtabula Star Beacon)
June 26, 2018
“GENEVA — More than 50 people in the county used services provided by the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center last year. “In September, the center opened an Ashtabula office at 5021 State Road, after operating for the last three years out of Homesafe for just a few hours each week, Jennifer Schlosser, director of community engagement at the Cleveland...continue
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Credits #MeToo for Increase in Reports (Fox 8)
June 13, 2018
“CLEVELAND – Northeast Ohio native Erika Port had her own #MeToo moment years before household names like Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose and organizations like USA Gymnastics were brought down by allegations of inappropriate behavior and sexual abuse. “‘When I spoke out more people felt empowered to say you know this happened to me too...continue
Thank You for Supporting Survivors at Sing Out! 2018
May 31, 2018
Thanks to your generous support at Sing Out!, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center exceeded its fundraising goals! These funds enable survivors of rape and sexual abuse to receive critical, life-saving services they need to recover, heal and thrive. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center would like to thank the chorale members, sponsors, host committee, community partners, event chairs,...continue
Evading Justice: How Some Accused Rapists Avoid the Sex Offender Registry (News 5)
May 23, 2018
“A months-long investigation into outcomes of rape cases in Cuyahoga County revealed dozens of accused rapists evaded Ohio’s sex offender registry. “Our investigative team reviewed every case involving rape charges filed in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas from 2014 to 2016. We found close to one in five defendants charged with rape accepted...continue
Sing Out! Chorale Performs on Fox 8
May 22, 2018
The Sing Out! Chorale was in studio on Fox 8 News in the Morning to raise awareness for Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s Sing Out! , a one-night-only performance coming up on May 24 at Severance Hall. The entire Chorale, made up of over 100 community leaders, will raise their voices to inspire change and raise funds for the...continue
Teresa Stafford Recognized for Outstanding Service to Survivors
May 15, 2018
2018 Robert Denton Special Achievement Award Teresa Stafford, Senior Director of Victim Services and Outreach for Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, was recognized by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, with the 2018 Robert Denton Special Achievement Award. The award is designed to recognize the outstanding services of individuals and/or organizations empowering victims of crime in Ohio. ...continue