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As advocates for survivors and champions of prevention education, the Rape Crisis Center remains committed to creating a future where all young people can thrive in healthy, respectful relationships. Together, let us raise awareness, educate our community, and stand against teen dating violence.

As we navigate the challenging terrain of preventing human trafficking, it is crucial to adopt a holistic and collaborative approach.

Sexual assault has a far-reaching impact that extends beyond the survivor and directly affects the social fabric that binds communities.

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.

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 event.

We're excited to announce our Summer 2022 Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Leonard. Her service to RCC has been invaluable to the organization. Read more about her experience and how you can get involved today!

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.

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 experiences with masculinity and how they have used their voice to disrupt the normalities of rape culture. Panelists include Mike Johnson, Sean Woods, William Lynch, Julius Hunter, and Máximo Anguiano. Have questions that you want to be asked in the panel? Please send them to Jasmine Chavira at jchavira@rapecrisis.com. Click here to register for the event.  Mike Johnson Mike Johnson rose to national stardom throughout the summer of 2019, appearing on ABC’s hit series “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise”.  He quickly emerged as a authentic, leading voice as audiences fell in love with his kind heart, joyous demeanor, Air Force veteran background, and vulnerability.  Once leaving reality television, Johnson embraced his newfound audience and turned his attention to philanthropic work, national speaking engagements, and writing his debut book, “Making the Love You Want”.  Today, Johnson continues to transform audiences by showcasing his global influence through brave storytelling and breaking ground on conversations within sexology. […]

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 dating isn’t new and young adults have already proven to favor digital methods when it comes to meeting new prospects. In a survey of 800 18- to 29-year-olds, 54% said they “like messaging people on dating apps more than they enjoy actually going on dates.” Not surprisingly, online dating has spiked significantly since social distancing started taking place across the country in March. By early April, popular dating apps were reporting an increase in both the number of messages and length of conversations among users. And, whether chatting via Snapchat or Tinder, the good news is that social distancing has forced online daters to take an extended period to get to know each other virtually before they meet in person. According to mental health experts at Talkspace, “The necessity of social distancing can give us an opportunity to go more slowly, look out for potential red flags, and focus on finding partners who align with our deepest values.” This […]