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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Abalo Kevin

Lsw Katie Kirshenbaum

Erica Hungerford Lpc, Ncc

Alondra Guzman

Maat Jordan Ferranto Lpc

Chiharu Iwasaki

Yazmin Garcia

Laquita Hearn-Quinn

Julia Cushing Lmsw

Jennifer Anderson

Bridget Breidenbach

Monica Watson

Erin MacIntyre

Emilie Sepulveda

Eleanor Marcet

Candice Tindell

Danielle A. Boachie Ma, Icdvp

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.

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