The Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault has a two-fold purpose: to alleviate the suffering of sexu
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Prairie Center values the unique identity of every person we serve. We welcome all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientation or identity, ability, or religion.
Thank you, Texas Roadhouse, for partnering with PCASA on the upcoming golf tournament and the Dine to Donate at the West Iles location October 8-12.
We encourage all of you to come out and Dine In or Carry Out and 10% of your bill will be donated to PCASA! Just bring in the flyer below and make sure you place a copy of your receipt in the donation box. Just ask your server if you have any questions.
You must present the flyer at the time you order.
Our work relies on the partnerships we have with various agencies. It is important to bridge the gap between different agencies and increase collaboration on behalf of serving victims of crime to the best of our ability.
Thank you Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault for coming by the CAC today to discuss how to work together to create a better experience for those who encounter us. We are only stronger together! 💙
The ParTee for PCASA golf tourney is almost here! And we are at full capacity with 18 teams registered!!
A BIG THANK YOU to all of our local sponsors!
We have 2 more sponsorships open- Hole Sponsor and Contest Sponsor...... please let us know if you would like to fill those spots!
We are here at Illinois College today in the Caine Student Center. Stop by and say hello and grab a snack!
Survivors of sexual violence need your support. Support VOCA funding at the full level and tell Congress not to cut VOCA by $700 million. Contact Illinois legislators and tell them to support full VOCA funding. Don't let survivors face another setback if Victims of Crime Act ( ) funding is reduced. Senator Tammy Duckworth Robin Kelly Bill Foster Rep. Marlin D. Schneiderder Nikki Budzinski Rep. Lauren Underwood Congresswoman Mary Miller Rep. Darin LaHood Eric Sorensen Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Congressman Danny K. Davis Congressman Sean Casten Mike Quigley Congresswoman Delia Ramirez Congressman Chuy García Jonathan L. Jackson For Congress
USCA has partnered with Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault to offer the Sexual Harassment Prevention training that is required to renew your professional license. Call 217.753.8990 to register!!
A BIG THANK YOU to our Hole Sponsors!
It's not too late to be a sponsor to support our event! Send us a message if you are interested.
ParTee for PCASA is coming up soon! A shout out and BIG THANK YOU to our Golf Cart Sponsors!
It's not too late to be a sponsor and help support PCASA!
KEB, BUNN, Hospital Sisters Health System, Hanson Information Systems, Green Hyundai, Prairie Farms Dairy, Heartland Credit Union
Dreams do come true.
Coming soon! ParTee for PCASA Golf Tournament! Sign up today!
"It is literally impossible to be a woman.
You are very beautiful and very smart... and it breaks my soul that you think you're not good enough, like we're always supposed to be extraordinary, but somehow we're always doing it wrong.
We have to be skinny, but not too much and you must not say you want to be skinny. You must say you want a healthy weight, but also… YES you have to be skinny.
You must have money, but you can’t ask for money because that would be rude.
You gotta be a boss, but you can't be tough. You must lead, but you cannot crush other people’s ideas.
You’re supposed to love being a mom, but you don’t talk about your kids all the time.
You have to be a professional, but also always take care of everyone else.
You are responsible for men’s misbehavior, WHICH IS CRAZY, but if you notice that, you’re accused of being a whine.
You're expected to keep yourself pretty for men, but not so pretty you 'try them too much' or threaten other women… because you're supposed to be part of the sorority.
You must always stand out and always be very grateful… but never forget the system is fixed, so find how to acknowledge it but remember to be grateful.
You must never grow old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never stumble, never fail or show fear and, of course, you must never be sassy.
It's very hard, it's too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you. And it turns out, in fact, that not only are you doing everything WRONG, but also, everything that happens is YOUR FAULT.
I'm tired of seeing myself and every woman doing the impossible for others to love us."
- America Ferrera as Gloria
Barbie (2023)
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- Tributes are pouring in for a slain Springfield woman. The Sangamon County Coroner said 24-year-old Emma Shafer was stabbed to death in her home Tuesday night. Those
Organizations looked at a celebration of community to be a counter to the anti-trans rhetoric.
The Candlelight Vigil for Emma Shafer at 7:30PM on Sunday, July 16th will be held at the 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 in Springfield IL. It is located between 5th and 6th Streets off Adams Street.
Yesterday the location changed a couple of times, but this is the current info. As always, we suggest that you check the event page for updates: https://fb.me/e/1ldLLzdXA
The vigil is hosted by Betsy Buttell and Reggie Guyton
Tracy 💜
RIP Emma❤️
Photo: 1221 Photography
Come out to the Comer Cox TEEN Empowerment Zone for Tuesday Night Basketball and Recreation Theme Night!!
TONIGHT IS DISC GOLF NIGHT!
Join us for some positive, safe, FUN when you shoot hoops for our FREE Basketball Tuesday Nights! Takes 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Comer Cox Park from June 13th to August 1st.
Tuesday Recreation Programs will be going on from 5:30-7:00pm!
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT will have Basketball, backyard games, and more!
Free Gatorade and water while supplies last!
Located at Comer Cox Park, 301 Martin Luther King Dr, Springfield, IL 62703.
Provided by the Springfield Park District, Funding provided by the City of Springfield.
For more information please call 217-544-1751 or email [email protected]
We stand in solidarity with every person who has experienced any form of abuse or violence against them. We see you, we hear you, and we believe you.
Victim blaming is, in part, a psychological defense mechanism to preserve our view of the world as a fundamentally safe and just place — by attributing blame to the victim, we reassure ourselves that we are safe from harm and that nothing bad will happen to us if we behave in a certain way. But this flawed thinking has very real and devastating consequences for victims of violence in any form. Abuse and assault are never a victim’s fault — it is always the perpetrator’s choice to behave in a way that causes harm.
As aspiring allies, it’s on us to reject victim-blaming — by calling it out in conversations, news articles, and social media posts. And by believing, supporting, and uplifting victims of violence. For our fellow men out there — it’s especially important that we use our power and influence to get loud on behalf of victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
We stand in solidarity with every person who has experienced any form of abuse or violence against them. We see you, we hear you, and we believe you.
PCASA's 2023 Walk A Mile In her Shoes calendar is ready to roll out the new year!
'Tis the Season to Give!
There’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope – that together we can do extraordinary things. We ask you to join us for this year's , and let’s rally to prevent and end sexual violence together!
Please support PCASA and join our Giving Tuesday Campaign
https://prairiecasa.org/donate-now/
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Giving Tuesday is tomorrow!!! Please support Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault during this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign.
Join our Giving Tuesday Campaign and donate at
https://prairiecasa.org/donate-now/
We thank you in advance!
Happy Thanksgiving from PCASA!
For the first time, the United States will have more than nine female governors serving simultaneously. 🎉🎉
For the first time, the United States will have more than nine female governors serving simultaneously. We are full of pride seeing these women take on executive leadership roles in a historically male-dominated field and know that the outcome of this year's Midterm Elections will inspire a new generation of girl leaders to follow their own dreams. 🎉
Please consider nominating Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault
🌟NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL NON-PROFIT🌟
Springfield SCHEELS Giving Campaign is back and BIGGER than ever! We will be giving away $25,000 to local non-profits chosen by YOU! Voting is now open, simply click here: https://bit.ly/3UocNwo and nominate your favorite non-profit.
💝The top 10 non-profits will be announced in December
💝The top Non-Profit will receive $5000
Voting ends Monday, November 21st!
This week, November 13-19, is recognized as Transgender Awareness Week!
Here are ways you can support the transgender community:
📣 Speak out against policies and legislation that cause harm.
📣 Create inclusive and supportive spaces in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Visit Human Rights Campaign at https://www.hrc.org/ for more ways to get involved!
Check out the popular Netflix "I Am a Stalker" series.
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Thank you Fulgenzi's Pizza & Pasta, Springfield IL for taking the #ImTheChange Pledge! It's up to you, to me, to all of us to end sexual violence in our community. I will STAND UP, SPEAK UP, AND TAKE ACTION. And I will be a role model for others to follow because I'm The Change. #SAAM #SAAM2022
Thank you Joe Crain for taking the #ImTheChange pledge for #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth. (Also be sure to drive by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum at night and check out the teal lights for #SAAM2022!)
We are at Lincoln Land Community College today for their annual vendor fair. We have lots of great info and a chance to win prizes too. A special THANK YOU to Asia Jackson- LLCC Student Life Program Asst. for taking the #ImTheChange pledge!!
State Historic Sites at Springfield, IL
Old State Capitol Plz
College of Public Affairs & Education at UIS
One University Plaza Ms Pac
Illinois Association of Community Action Agen
Liberty Drive
Senior Services of Central Illinois
W Mason Street
Springfield Lodge No.4, A.F.&A.M.
Rickard Road
Children's Advocacy Center of Illinois (CACI)
S 9th Street
Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center
East Monroe Street
United Way of Central Illinois
Wabash Avenue
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