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Use the links above to navigate to the different sections of the site. Each section has links listed on the left. If you have questions about the center, contact us by e-mail, phone or fax. Our 24-hour hotline is always available at (216) 619-6192.

Special Commission to Offer Community Forums on Missing Persons and Sex Crimes Investigations

Beginning February 1 through February 9, the public is invited by the Mayor’s Special Commission to offer input, ideas and suggestions on Missing Persons and Sex Crimes Investigations in the City of Cleveland at five special community forums.

The three-member Commission is tasked with looking at how these crimes are responded to and investigated in Cleveland; researching national models; and making recommendations to Mayor Jackson, if warranted.

The Commission wants to hear citizens’ perceptions of, experiences with, and ideas about how law enforcement responds to sex crimes and missing persons reports in Cleveland. Input will be included in a final report created by the Commission and presented to Mayor Frank Jackson.

Please join us at one of these forum in each of Cleveland’s five police districts from 6:00-7:30 PM (registration for participants will begin at 5:30 PM). For location specifics and additional information, please click here.

Also, through February 28, citizens may also submit ideas, suggestions or comments via US mail, voicemail or email:

Mail:

Special Commission

PO Box 93296

Cleveland, OH 44101

Voicemail Number: 877-322-9866

Email: commissioninput@gmail.com

2010 Sing Out! Announced!

The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is proud announce the 2010 Sing Out! taking place on Thursday, May 27 at the Cleveland Play House.

This inspirational event features more than 100 community leaders who will take a break from their day jobs to "sing out" against sexual violence. This year's honorees are Richard W. Pogue, Senior Advisor for Jones Day and Joanna Connors, Reporter for The Plain Dealer. Co-chairs are Chuck Fowler, President & CEO of Fairmount Minerals; David Hooker, Managing Partner for Thompson Hine LLP; and Geri Presti, Senior Vice President for Forest City Enterprises, Inc.

Ticket and sponsorship information can be viewed by clicking here or calling Sarah Trimble at 216-619-6194 x107.

Special Hotline for Survivors of Imperial Avenue Case:

(November 16, 2009) Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has established a special crisis line for survivors involved with the Imperial Avenue case. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and all calls are confidential and anonymous. Calls to this crisis line will be answered by a licensed professional. Information shared with counselors on this line will not be shared with law enforcement, but counselors can provide support to survivors who choose to report to police.

Confidential Crisis Line: 216-339-9664;

Help Us Get the Word Out in Your Community!

Click on the following links to download the special crisis hotline flyer:

Click here for size: 8 1/2" x 11" flyer

Click here for size: 5" x 7" two to a page flyer

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center also offers a 24-hour crisis line for anyone who has questions about sexual assault or needs support about sexual violence. That number is 216-619-6192 and is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls to this hotline are also confidential and anonymous.

Volunteers Needed for Research Study

Researchers at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing with the permission of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center are conducting a study to learn more about the lived experience of individuals who experienced a military sexual trauma. Click here for more information.

Donate Your Cell Phone Today!

The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is a part of a cell phone recycling program that allows us (and you!) to help the environment stay green. The Center also receives funds from the phones we send in. All monies received goes towards the free services we offer and have been offering since 1974.

We accept all cell phones, regardless of age and condition, and a tax deductible letter will be provided. You may mail in your donation to the address listed at the top of this page, or drop off your donation to our offices (please call to arrange a time).

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For more information on donating to the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, please click here.