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 a branch of the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office. This gathering brings together survivor-serving agencies including CRCC, Home Safe, and the Child Advocacy Center of Ashtabula, marking a renewed commitment to coordinated, trauma-informed care for survivors across the region.
WHEN:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE:
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center – Ashtabula Office
5021 State Road
Ashtabula, OH 44004
WHY:
This meeting represents a powerful step forward in Ashtabula County, where collaborative systems for supporting survivors have been lacking. Prosecutor April Grabman is taking bold, meaningful action to convene those doing the work and ensure survivors are met with dignity, justice, and care.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
- Interview with newly elected Prosecutor Grabman and partner representatives
- Partner roundtable visuals (non-confidential portion)
- Photos of coalition-building moment
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About Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s mission is to support survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promote healing and prevention, and advocate for social change. Our vision is the elimination of sexual violence. Each year, CRCC provides direct support and services to more than 10,000 survivors in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Ashtabula counties and reaches tens of thousands more community members with prevention and education programs. Our 24/7 crisis and support hotline is available to call or text at: (216) 619-6192, or visit clevelandrapecrisis.org to learn more.
Media Contact: Kim Farkas | kimf@clevelandrcc.org