Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Awarded Over $3.4M in Human Trafficking Grant Funding
January 06 2022
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) has been awarded over $3.4M in grant funding to expand services and programming to those experiencing human trafficking. “Young people, people of color and those who identify as LGTBQ are especially vulnerable to being trafficked in our community.” said Cleveland Rape Crisis Center President & CEO Sondra Miller. “This funding...continue
Response to Cleveland Police Detective Dereliction of Duty
November 11, 2021
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Issues Response to Cleveland Police Detective Dereliction of Duty Ignored DNA match in rape case Today, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) issued the following statement in response to a Cleveland police detective facing two misdemeanor charges that accuse him of lying to prosecutors during a 2019 rape investigation and failing to...continue
Melissa Winfield Named Chief People & Culture Officer
September 23, 2021
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) has named Melissa Winfield as Chief People & Culture Officer. Ms. Winfield will lead diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and develop the strategy and execution of attracting, retaining, engaging, motivating and developing talent. Melissa comes to CRCC with a wealth of nonprofit leadership experience having served for the last decade...continue
New Hours
September 13, 2021
Updated Hours for Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Offices To increase access to comprehensive healing services for survivors in our community, we are pleased to announce new hours at our Clark-Fulton, Mentor, Shaker Square, and Westlake offices. New Hours Mondays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. –...continue
Urgent Call to Action: Contact Senator Cirino and Senator Dolan
June 3, 2021
Dear Friend: This is urgent. Will you use your voice in support of survivors today? Over the past few years, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has experienced significant funding cuts. Tomorrow morning, the Senate Finance Committee will meet to determine their recommendations for the state budget for the next two years. We’re calling on residents of...continue
Updated Health and Safety Guidelines
June 3, 2022
If you or a loved one have experienced rape or sexual abuse, no matter how long ago, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is here for you during COVID-19. Español abajo. Options for Accessing Services Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s counseling, advocacy, and case management services are available remotely via telehealth and teleservices, as well as in person....continue
A response from Sondra Miller to the question, “Is intoxication a detail we should report in rape cases?”
April 14 2021
Earlier this week, Chris Quinn, editor of Cleveland.com, wrote an op-ed titled, “Is intoxication a detail we should report in rape cases?” The answer is no. And Cleveland Rape Crisis Center stands behind the sentiments of the rape survivor who raised this question. She has already articulated that the decision to report that two women...continue
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Calendar of Events
March 23, 2021
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month The following is a list of events taking place in Northeast Ohio during Sexual Assault Awareness Month which Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is either hosting, partnering to present, or participating in, to raise awareness about rape and sexual abuse in our community. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Calendar April 6, 2021...continue