Press Releases

Powerful Collaboration for Survivors in Ashtabula County

September 3, 2025

PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Powerful Collaboration for Survivors in Ashtabula County Community Leaders & Advocates Unite to Strengthen Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence WHAT: On Thursday, September 4, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center will host a significant advocacy meeting in Ashtabula County, convened by the Ashtabula County Victims of Crime Office, which is....continue

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Appoints Interim CEO

June 3, 2024

The Board of the Directors of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) today announced that Nicole McKinney-Johnson will serve as the organization’s interim President and CEO, effective June 10.   “As a community member, volunteer and former CRCC Board member, Nicole has been a strong champion for CRCC’s mission and a fierce advocate for survivors of....continue

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Announces Planned Leadership Transition

May 3, 2024

Sondra Miller to step down after 11 years as President & CEO; Board of Directors has launched search for next CEO Today the Board of Directors of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) announced that Sondra Miller, who has served as President & CEO for more than a decade, will step down effective May 31, 2024....continue

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Announces Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 1, 2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time nationally and locally dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and educating communities on how to prevent it. This year, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) is honoring the campaign with the theme, Let’s Talk! Let’s Talk, will explore the many ways individuals can make a difference....continue

The number of donations to Cleveland Rape Crisis Center in response to the hiring of Deshaun Watson tips 2000

March 30, 2022

In recent weeks, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) has experienced an outpouring of public support in response to the Brown’s decision to add Deshaun Watson to the team. As of this morning, more than 2,000 new donors have given over $100,000 in support of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s mission and services.  About 1/3 of donors....continue