Trafficking survivors at high risk during the pandemic (Cleveland 19 News)
August 13, 2020
This story originally appeared on WOIO Cleveland 19 News. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Calls to a 24-hour hotline for human trafficking survivors at the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center are down 50-percent for the first half of 2020 after years of climbing. Advocates believe it’s all tied to the pandemic. 19 Investigates found they fear...continue
Ambassador Training Workshops Featured on Cleveland 19 News
July 27, 2020
During the past few weeks, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s Virtual Ambassador Training Workshops have seen a huge spike in interest and enrollment. Thank you all who have participated in workshops this summer, and to Cleveland 19 News for covering this story. Watch Now Want to get involved? Reserve your spot now! August Ambassador Training...continue
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is listening.
June 3, 2020
We are holding space for the voices that need to be heard. Survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sex trafficking share their pain and suffering with us every day. Many are now expressing their heartbreak, grief, rage and fear over the murder of George Floyd and countless other Black Americans. Survivors are telling us...continue
Services for Survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse During COVID-19
June 3, 2022
If you or a loved one have experienced rape or sexual abuse, no matter how long ago, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is here for you during COVID-19. Español abajo. Options for Accessing Services Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s counseling, victim assistance, and case management services are available remotely via telehealth and teleservices, as well as in...continue
Resources for Families During COVID-19
April 24, 2020
During this current public health crisis, families are facing uncertainty and new, unprecedented challenges. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has compiled a list of resources that may help you navigate these challenges. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s offices are currently closed, but employees are working to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse via telehealth services. To...continue
Support survivors today.
April 17, 2020
Dear Friends, Sexual violence does not stop during times of public health crises. In fact, for far too many survivors of rape and sexual abuse, home is not a safe place to be – especially if they live with their abuser. Over the past month, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has provided critical, high-quality healing services...continue
Telehealth Services – Servicios de Telemedicina
April 10, 2020
Telehealth Services Now Available Español abajo. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is committed to providing high-quality healing services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their loved ones during this difficult time. Our office locations are closed until further notice. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center continues to offer the following services to current and new clients:...continue
Dear Survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse:
April 8, 2020
We hear you. This is hard. In the last three weeks, 931 of you have connected with us over phone, text, online chat and telehealth video conferencing. You’ve told us that “being trapped at home with an abuser is the worst thing that could happen.” You’ve let us know that the support systems you have worked hard...continue