Resilience (formerly RVA) is an Illinois not-for-profit organization made up of many individuals with two primary goals: to assure that survivors of sexual assault are treated with dignity and compassion; and to affect changes in the way the legal system, medical institutions and society as a whole respond to survivors.

Resilience focuses on both social service and social change. Through our presence in Chicago area emergency rooms, we provide nonjudgmental emotional support to victims of sexual violence, enabling them to become survivors. By providing basic legal and medical information, and referrals to other service organizations, we help the survivor make informed decisions. We also offer survivors continued support through telephone follow-up and our staff of counselors and legal advocates. Through these services, we enable survivors to regain control over their lives as quickly as possible. Through our work with the Chicago Police Department, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and other area institutions, we strive to improve the treatment of survivors as a group in our society.  Resilience offers three distinct program areas: Counseling (individual and group), Advocacy (legal and medical) and Education & Training.

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Resilience's headquarters in Chicago, IL, United States

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The Advocacy and Support Team at Resilience is dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance to survivors of sexual assault. Team members work collaboratively to offer emotional support, legal guidance, and medical advocacy, ensuring that survivors are informed and empowered in their healing journey. By connecting individuals with necessary resources and providing ongoing counseling, the team fosters a compassionate environment that prioritizes the dignity and well-being of survivors while also advocating for systemic changes within legal and medical institutions.

Advocacy and Support Team

This department focuses on developing and implementing educational programs and training initiatives to enhance knowledge and skills across the organization.

Education and Training

This department provides therapeutic support and educational resources for individuals across various age groups.

Counseling and Education

This department oversees organizational policy and strategic direction through board leadership.

Governance Committee

This department focuses on providing legal support and advocacy services within the organization.

Legal Advocacy

This department provides therapeutic support and interventions for individuals dealing with trauma.

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Advocacy and Support Team

Education and Training

Counseling and Education

Governance Committee

Legal Advocacy

Trauma Services

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Resilience

Org chart

Teams

Advocacy and Support Team

Education and Training

Counseling and Education

Governance Committee

Legal Advocacy

Trauma Services

Offices

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