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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.

CRCC Forwards Conversation about Rape Prevention

Alexander Leslie, prevention specialist at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, submitted a letter to the editor of The Plain Dealer, in response to recent coverage about how and when rape kits are tested in the State of Ohio. Click here to read response.

Mi Cases es tu Casa - Latino Community Open House

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center welcomes and opens our home to the Latino Community. Join us for food, drink and fellowship!

Thursday, September 9, 5:30 - 7:30p.m. with brief remarks at 6:15 p.m.

Join us at the Leader Building, 526 Superior Avenue, Suite 1400 (SW Corner of E.6^th and Superior in Downtown Cleveland, 44114)

Across from Cleveland Public Library

Complimentary parking available at the PNC Garage on Vincent between E. 9^th and E. 6^th streets. CRCC will provide a parking pass for this garage when you arrive at the reception.

Kindly RSVP at 216-619-6194 X 126 or info@clevelandrcc.org.

Check out our newly posted Fall Training Schedule!

Click here to see a complete list

Teenagers Wanted for Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Youth Programming Board

“Youth 360” Members Can Get Paid to Educate Peers about Violence

Teenagers, ages 14-16 who live in Cuyahoga County, can now apply for Youth 360, a new program launched by Cleveland Rape Crisis Center to engage young people in the Center’s efforts to prevent gender-based violence.

Twelve teenagers will be selected from a pool of applicants to participate in the youth programming board, which will meet for monthly leadership trainings and activities throughout the 2010-11 school year. All twelve participants will receive a $100 monthly stipend for meeting the program’s participation requirements.

“Young people are looking for ways to be change agents in their schools and communities,” said Alex Leslie, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s prevention specialist. “Youth 360 is a structured leadership development program where young people can learn more about gender-based violence and how to be effective community activists. At the same time, they will develop leadership skills and get paid a stipend for their participation.”

During the school year, mentors will help the participants each develop a unique project that educates their school or neighborhood about topics, such as dating violence or sexual violence.

Interested candidates must return an application by Friday, September 10.

Participants do not need any prior experience or education to apply, but they must identify an adult mentor who will assist them throughout the year with program requirements. Selections will be made by September 30^th.

The first program is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 15-16. Click here for an application.

For more information, contact Alex Leslie at 216-619-6194 x 121 or alexl@clevelandrcc.org.

Mayor Jackson Announces Recommendations from the Special Commission on Missing Persons and Sex Crime Investigations

March 31, 2010 - At a news conference held earlier today, Mayor Frank G. Jackson announced the recommendations submitted by members of the Special Commission on Missing Persons and Sex Crime Investigations, appointed late last year.

The Mayor was joined by Law Director Robert Triozzi; Public Safety Director Martin L. Flask; Police Chief Michael McGrath; and Community Relations Director Blaine Griffin. Also in attendance and briefly speaking were commission members, City of Cleveland Assistant Director of Public Safety, Mary Bounds; President & CEO of the Rape Crisis Center, Megan O’Bryan; and Attorney at Law with the firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Teresa Beasley.

To read the Executive Summary, click here.

To read the full Final Report, click here.

Call to Action! - 20 Things YOU CAN DO To Prevent Sexual Violence

Click here to learn what you can do to prevent sexual violence. Please share this information with others.

Also, listen to CRCC on the Radio! Click here to listen to a 30-second radio ad that is running on WDOK 102.1 FM during National Crime Victims Rights Week. These ads are made possible with generous support from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and WDOK.

Run, Race and Raise Money for CRCC at August Trail Run

A Shatter the Silence Trail Challenge is planned for the evening of Thursday, August 19 at 7 p.m. at Ledges Shelter in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula. For more info or to register, visit http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?fEID=7537. Special thanks to Stacy Rhea for hosting this event.

A New School Mandate: Teen Dating Violence Prevention a Must

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is proud to be a collaborating organization in The Tina Project™.

The Tina Project™ is a response to Ohio House Bill 19 requiring all schools in the state of Ohio to address dating violence prevention through education and policy. For questions about the new mandate or information about how The Tina Project™ can help your school comply, please visit www.thetinaproject.org.

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.