Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services of Cumberland County, PA

08/08/2022

We're moving! One September first, we'll be shutting this page down and moving all Sexual Assault/R**e Crisis Services information to our main social media pages, YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County on Facebook, and on Instagram. But we're still here for you! Follow us on our main pages to stay connected!

07/10/2022

Looking for a fun, safe, and empowering learning environment for your child? Enroll them in our Little Wonders Preschool! We're now accepting students for our 3-year-old and Pre-K classes for the 2022-23 semester. Scholarships are available! Enroll online today at ywcacarlisle.org/programs/pre-school

Check out this message from our Preschool Director, Melinda Lascurain, M. Ed, and learn more about why Little Wonders Preschool is the right choice for your child: https://youtu.be/F4A4IGVGFI4

06/01/2022

Happy Pride Month from us to you! Pride is about love, joy, resistance, and triumph. Most importantly, it's about celebrating in community with others, and our community of Carlisle has some incredible celebrations planned this month! Follow along with us here and at YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County all month as we share brand new resources we're creating to better support our local LGBTQ+ community, and follow Carlisle Pride to learn how you can join us and your local community in celebrating Pride Week, June 11th - 19th! See the full schedule of events, including our Bonfire Beyond the Binary at the on the 17th, at https://www.carlislepride.com/events

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05/24/2022

Exciting news! The YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County is starting a gender affirming clothing closet for LGBTQ+ youth! We are seeking donations of gently used clothing, including formal wear and accessories, and are also collecting unused make-up. While donations will be accepted throughout the year, we are especially looking for items between now and June 11th to prepare us for Carlisle Pride week, happening June 11th-19th! All donations will help us in building a safe environment for LGBTQ+ youth to pick out affirming clothing for FREE! To donate please contact [email protected], or call 717-243-3818.

05/03/2022

Leaked Supreme Court documents show the Supreme Court has likely voted to strike down Roe v. Wade according to an initial draft majority opinion, effectively eliminating legal protection for abortion rights.

Local and national pro-choice organizations have been preparing for this. Together, we can fight this fight. Abortion is still legal and we will continue to fight for access to safe abortion for ALL — this will not stop us.

What can you do to help?

- Visit YWCA USA's page and join us in telling Congress to pass the Women's Health Protection Act via the link in their bio
- Demand your local representatives fight to protect abortion access in your state

04/28/2022

Bystander Intervention training with Saint Patrick School 7th and 8th graders this morning! We're incredibly grateful to Carlisle High School sophomore Sophie Akujobi for attending and sharing her own experiences with students.

Our Prevention Education Coordinator, Courtney Fenice, led a presentation on Bystander Intervention for 7th and 8th grade students at Saint Patrick School this morning! Courtney was joined by local Carlisle High School sophomore Sophie Akujobi, an incredible young leader who shared her own experience with students. Thank you Sophie for being a great role model to your younger peers!

If you're interested in having a training at your school, college, or place of work, visit our website or contact our Prevention Education Coordinator at [email protected].

04/27/2022

Staff connecting with Penn State Health through the Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center new SANE/SAFE-T Program this morning!

04/27/2022

It's Denim Day! Each year, millions of people wear denim during as an act of solidarity to support survivors and spread awareness around sexual violence. Here at the YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County, we support and stand with ALL victims and survivors of sexual violence! We understand that Sexual Violence and Assault are NOT caused by what someone is wearing or any other harmful myths that contribute and perpetuate a culture of violence. Join us in showing your support of survivors by wearing denim today, and make sure to use the hashtags on your posts!

For free age-appropriate prevention education programs, awareness programs, and/or professional trainings for your team, organization, or business, call us at 717-243-3818 or visit us at ywcacarlisle.org!
We Believe ALL Survivors. ALL Support Services are Free and Confidential. If you are in need of immediate Support, please call our 24/7 hotline (for Cumberland County, PA) 1-888-727-2877 or call the national hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

04/27/2022

Last night, we joined the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office in commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week at their 21st Annual Victims’ Rights Rally & Walk! We were proud to honor one of our SA/RCS hotline volunteers, Helena Cicero, for her hard work and dedication to supporting survivors in crisis.

Volunteers like Helena help us connect survivors to vital resources, and allow us to be available for support 24 hours a day! If you want to learn more about how you can become a hotline volunteer, visit our website at https://ywcacarlisle.org/contact-us/volunteer/

04/23/2022

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join the YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County in wearing DENIM on April 27! For more information on the campaign, visit www.DenimDayInfo.org! Remember to post your photos using hashtags:
We Believe ALL Survivors. ALL Support Services are Free and Confidential. If you are in need of immediate Support, please call our 24/7 hotline (for Cumberland County, PA) 1-888-727-2877 or call the national hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

04/22/2022

National Crime Victims Awareness Week is April 24th-30th! Join us in showing your support Tuesday, April 26 at 6pm at the Cumberland County Historic Courthouse for the 21st annual Cumberland County Victims' Rights Rally, along with Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties , Cumberland County, PA - District Attorney - Victim Services Division , and other local organizations.