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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.

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!