Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault

10/12/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Have you signed up for the Jax Wellness Collective class on October 17th? Come join us for this donation-based class that will bring awareness to the services that PCASA provides for survivors of sexual assault. Space is limited. Register here: https://share.fitdegree.com/?share=6aa1b56814149

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

The SMOTA (Springfield Museum of Tiny Art) has arrived! PCASA clients have filled the gallery with their own creations. Be the first ones to get a tiny peek at Downtown Springfield, Inc.’s newest art installation project! We’ll be showing it off at the Farmer’s Market until noon.

10/09/2026

SURPRISE! It’s a SMOTA! Join us downtown tomorrow at the Farmer’s Market outside of Buzz Bomb to see the latest Downtown Springfield, Inc./PCASA collab…an art project full of art made by PCASA clients! The art may be tiny but the impact is HUGE!

Are you as excited for the SMOTAs as we are?? Tomorrow, Saturday October 10, join us at the Old Capitol Farmers Market 🌱 for the first unveiling of a SMOTA (Springfield Museum of Tiny Art)!! 🖼️

A little surprise 🙌🏻 to brighten up the end of your week, we will be showcasing survivor art from Prairie Center and they will be on site to tell you all about their services and offerings to the community. View DSI tiny art as well!!

Come and take a (tiny) look! 👀

10/08/2026

Stay tuned. 😉

10/08/2026

It takes a community to prevent sexual assault.

Here’s how you can help:

• Educate Yourself on consent and healthy relationships.

• Speak Up against inappropriate behavior.

• Support Survivors by listening and believing them.

• Create Safe Spaces in your community.

• Invest in PCASA and the services that we provide to local survivors of sexual assault.

Link to donate: https://prairiecasa.org/donate-now/



24/7 Crisis Hotline: 217-753-8081

10/07/2026

False allegations of sexual assault make up a very small fraction of reports, yet most actual perpetrators still face zero legal consequences.

Taking survivors seriously when they step forward is how we break the cycle of silence and hold people accountable for harm caused.

10/06/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

As we work to create safer, more supportive schools, Illinois is also updating its bullying laws to address the growing use of AI.

Starting July 1, 2026, Illinois law expanded protections to include sexually explicit images and unauthorized AI-generated or digitally altered images—or “digital replicas”—that cause students emotional distress or disrupt their education.

Technology is changing, but one thing remains the same: everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported. Let’s speak up, look out for one another, and help prevent bullying in every form.

10/05/2026

Have you signed up for the Jax Wellness Collective class on October 17th? Come join us for this donation-based class that will bring awareness to the services that PCASA provides for survivors of sexual assault. Space is limited. Register here: https://share.fitdegree.com/?share=6aa1b56814149