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How Sexual Assault Impacts Our Community
Sexual assault has a far-reaching impact that extends beyond the survivor and directly affects the social fabric that binds our communities together. It is important to recognize and shed light on the ripple effects that sexual assault can have on our community. By...
Unbreakable Spirits: Overcoming the Effects of Sexual Violence
At the Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio, we stand alongside survivors of sexual assault, offering empowerment, education, and advocacy to help them heal and rebuild their lives. Sexual violence can shatter the very core of a person, leaving long-lasting effects on physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the effects of sexual violence and provide guidance on finding the right help and support to manage these effects.
Leaving a Codependent Relationship? A Guide to Starting Over in Your Next Chapter
Breaking up with a loved one, or being broken up with is a difficult thing to face. It’s okay not to know how to move on immediately after the love you depended on is gone. No matter how long you were with your significant other, you might feel angry, sad, confused,...
KENS 5: RCC Helping Victims
How the Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio is helping victims - San Antonio was one of 50 cities in the U.S. to receive a grant for the Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio to put on an...
Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie L.
Volunteers The time and passion Rape Crisis Center Volunteers dedicate to serving the San Antonio community are invaluable. We can't provide services to survivors and the community at large without volunteers willing to step up and help out. This is especially true of...
Common Forms & Signs of Abuse
No relationship is perfect, and accidents do happen. However, if you notice a consistent pattern of disrespectful behavior it could be a sign of abuse.
Masculinity: A Man’s Perspective
The Rape Crisis Center presents our all male lead virtual panel on masculinity, rape culture, and what "being a man" really means. There are many challenges and obstacles that a man faces throughout their life. Each of these men will share their unique and personal...
Dating During a Pandemic
And Why Staying Safe Matters Even More after COVID-19 For many singles, COVID-19 social distancing mandates have limited dating to online only, including dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge as well as social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Online...
Rape Crisis Center and NESA win 2020 Bexar Fest
Founded in 2017 by the nonprofit TRL Productions, BexarFest pairs high school media production teams from Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina and Wilson counties with local nonprofit organizations to create outreach media for the nonprofit to...
Volunteer Spotlight
Kevin Kopplinger (Bear) This past year has been one of recognition for Bear. He was recognized by his employer, Nationwide Insurance, for being an outstanding volunteer. He also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award from...
Reducing the Rape Kit Backlog
State Representative Victoria Neave Announces Launch of “Crowdfunding” Legislation to Help Fund the Backlog of Untested Rape Kits DALLAS- State Representative Victoria Neave (HD 107) announces the full implementation of House Bills 1729 and 4102, which create a...
New Beginnings
It's a new year at The RCC, and we couldn't be happier to kick off 2018! We welcome fresh energy to our staff and a new bunch of volunteers who will help us deepen our service to survivors and our community. We're excited for the changes ahead and look forward to...
In Memory
The Rape Crisis Center would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of a past volunteer, Patsy Frew. Patsy was a volunteer for The Rape Crisis Center for many years, and she will be missed. You can see her full obituary HERE. In lieu of...
New educational group underway at The Rape Crisis Center
Public Education Coordinator Kimberly Berry is leading an educational group for parents and guardians of youth who have been or are at risk of being sex trafficked and are currently residing at Krier Correctional Facility. This group meets on Tuesday mornings for six...
Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan Bird
Volunteer Spotlight This month, we would like to spotlight one of our amazing volunteers, Ryan Bird. Ryan has been volunteering with us since January 2016, and has given this agency a total of 275.75 volunteer hours! Ryan has primarily volunteered as a hospital...
¡Adelante! – Staff member wins grant to reach underserved population
We are extremely proud to announce that one of our own, Ethel Magaña-Lopez has been awarded a community-based project grant through the City of San Antonio (COSA) Grant Challenge at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Ethel has served as a Crisis...
PRESS CONFERENCE – Mayor Taylor reads Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month Proclamation
Press Conference to be held on April 17, 2016 at 10:30 AM outside on steps of San Antonio City Hall Each year during the month of April, government agencies, community-based organizations, rape crisis centers, universities and individuals participate in Sexual Assault...
Sponsor Q&A: Gaylord & Karen Reaves
We are at our new address (4606 Centerview Ste. 200, San Antonio, TX 78228) and settling in nicely. There are still boxes to be unpacked and projects to be done, but each individual room is starting to look and feel like home. One of our special rooms is...
Proposal: Eliminate rape kit backlog through crowdfunding
SAN ANTONIO – A state lawmaker wants to use crowdfunding to help end the rape kit backlog. But instead of using a site like GoFundMe, Texans would have the option to donate during the driver licensing process. “Rape Crisis Center hotline,” says an operator answering...
Local women learn self-defense techniques in response to uptick in violent crimes
Experts say we're seeing a rise in violent crime here in San Antonio. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says the increase is consistent with an increase in crime on a national level. Dozens of concerned women are taking part in a self-defense seminar hosted by the...
From someone who sits on stage: The Vagina Monologues
Are you curious what this play is all about? The best way to find out is to ask one of the actresses who have participated in the show the last 5 years. We sat down with Dolores Zapata-Murff and had her tell us exactly what we can expect at The Vagina Monologues...
A Pajama Party at Quiz for a Cause
If you haven't made it out to one of our Quiz for a Cause nights with Geeks Who Drink you're missing out! Twice a year we partner with Geeks Who Drink to host a trivia night at a local restaurant. This month there was an added bonus of $1 donated for every person who...
Sponsor Q&A: Wave Healthcare
An exclusively pediatric respiratory Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company, Wave Healthcare's primary focus is to improve healthcare for the Children of Texas. Wave Healthcare is able to serve families who are looking for a comprehensive range of home medical...
Expanding & Relocating Our Main Offices
Sexual assault continues to impact our community in mass numbers. In recent months, we have borne witness to reports of sexual violence at the hands of Bill Cosby, the all-American dad whose TV presence many of us embraced, Brock Turner, a Stanford University athlete...
Sponsor Q&A: Protection 1
Protection 1 is the nation’s premier full service security provider, protecting homes and businesses like us at millions of locations. As part of our Relocation Project, Protection 1's local office, led by General Manager Mark Weidemann, has decided to sponsor a...
New money fueling fight against human trafficking
SAN ANTONIO -- It's a problem endangering our children and families, now more than a million dollars will be pumped into San Antonio to fight human trafficking. When you are driving around the city how often do you wonder what's happening in the car next to you?...
SAPD, Rape Crisis Center receive 2 grants totaling $1.2 million to fight human trafficking
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio police and the Rape Crisis Center were awarded two grants Thursday from the Department of Justice. SAPD was awarded a grant for $650,000 and the Rape Crisis Center was awarded just over $580,000. The money will be disbursed over the next...
The Rape Crisis Center and San Antonio Police Department Awarded Federal Grant to Combat Human Trafficking
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – October 18, 2016 U.S. Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime has awarded the Rape Crisis Center (RCC), in partnership with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), the Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking grant to...
Trump accusations spark new conversations about sexual violence
SAN ANTONIO -- Donald Trump is in the middle of another firestorm. While accusations against him make national headlines, they are also creating local reactions. Several women across the nation have come forward accusing Trump of inappropriate touching and unwanted...
Palo Alto College hosts domestic violence awareness event
SAN ANTONIO - Different groups gathered at Palo Alto College on Tuesday for an event on domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday, the campus held a kickoff event. One of the groups hosting today's event "Club Stand" was formed to...
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