R. A. C. E. S.

R. A. C. E. S. 24-Hour Hotline: 217-384-4444 Serving Champaign, Douglas, Ford, & Piatt Counties

RACES will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.Even while our office is closed, support remains...
09/06/2026

RACES will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Even while our office is closed, support remains available. Our 24/7 Sexual Violence Hotline is open for anyone impacted by sexual violence who would like confidential support, information, or help exploring their options.

We are here with you.
24/7 Sexual Violence Hotline: 217-384-4444

Support is available 24/7.When you call the RACES Sexual Violence Hotline at 217-384-4444, you’ll first reach our answer...
09/03/2026

Support is available 24/7.

When you call the RACES Sexual Violence Hotline at 217-384-4444, you’ll first reach our answering service. You can request a Spanish-speaking representative if you prefer, and you do not have to give your name—callers can remain anonymous.

From there, you can choose what feels most comfortable:

▶ Leave a phone number for a RACES advocate to call you back

▶ Ask to be connected with an advocate right away

Our advocates can listen, answer questions, provide emotional support, share resources, and talk through your options with you. You do not need to know exactly what you need before you call.

RACES provides free, confidential support for people impacted by sexual violence in Champaign, Ford, Douglas, and Piatt counties.

We are here with you.
24/7 Sexual Violence Hotline: 217-384-4444

Grounding can help bring your attention back to the present when emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations feel intense...
09/02/2026

Grounding can help bring your attention back to the present when emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations feel intense.

One simple option is to tune into your five senses. Notice what you can touch, hear, see, taste, or smell, and choose sensory experiences that feel safe and comforting to you.

There is no single right way to ground yourself. You might use one sense, several senses, or find that different strategies work better at different times.

24/7 Sexual Violence Hotline: 217-384-4444

Advocacy means having information, options, and support while you decide what comes next.RACES advocates can help surviv...
08/31/2026

Advocacy means having information, options, and support while you decide what comes next.

RACES advocates can help survivors navigate medical care, sexual assault medical forensic exams, reporting options, law enforcement, court processes, protective orders, and school or campus processes. An advocate can explain what to expect, help you prepare questions, and stay with you through the process if you want.

You do not have to report to receive support. You also do not need to know what kind of help you want before reaching out.

RACES provides free, confidential advocacy for survivors throughout Champaign, Ford, Douglas, and Piatt Counties.

24/7 Confidential Hotline: **217-384-4444**
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Women’s Equality Day is an opportunity to celebrate progress—and to remember that the fight for equality has never been ...
08/26/2026

Women’s Equality Day is an opportunity to celebrate progress—and to remember that the fight for equality has never been one single story.

Long before the movement to end sexual violence became highly visible in the 1970s, Black women and other women of color were speaking out, organizing, and demanding safety and justice. From Black women testifying about sexual violence after the 1866 Memphis Massacre, to Ida B. Wells-Barnett challenging racial and sexual violence, to Rosa Parks organizing for justice after the r**e of Recy Taylor, their work helped lay foundations that survivor advocates continue to build on today.

The 1970s were an important turning point, with r**e crisis centers and survivor advocacy becoming more visible across the country—but they were not the beginning.

Women’s equality also means recognizing whose stories have been left out, whose leadership has been overlooked, and how racism, sexism, and sexual violence have always been connected.

Today, we honor the women who pushed these movements forward—and continue working toward a future where everyone has the right to safety, dignity, autonomy, and support.

**We are here with you.**
24/7 Confidential Hotline: **217-384-4444**

Sources: National Sexual Violence Resource Center, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Library of Congress

The Red Zone is a term often used for the first months of the fall semester, before Thanksgiving break, when college cam...
08/24/2026

The Red Zone is a term often used for the first months of the fall semester, before Thanksgiving break, when college campuses may see increased risk for sexual violence.

Talking about risk factors is not about fear, blame, or suggesting anyone is responsible for preventing harm against themselves. Risk factors help communities understand where prevention, consent education, bystander intervention, and survivor support are especially important. Sexual violence is always the responsibility of the person who causes harm.

Support is available:

RACES 24/7 Hotline: 217-384-4444
UIUC Women’s Resources Center: 217-333-3137 or [email protected]

Source: Survivors.org / PAVE

RACES is hiring a full-time Therapist to provide mental health therapy to survivors of sexual violence ages 3 and up.Thi...
08/24/2026

RACES is hiring a full-time Therapist to provide mental health therapy to survivors of sexual violence ages 3 and up.

This position includes individual and family therapy, as well as facilitating therapy groups. We’re looking for a compassionate, collaborative clinician who is comfortable working with both children and adults and committed to serving a diverse community.

Salary & support:
• $60,000/year
• Free supervision toward LCSW/LCPC licensure
• Manageable caseloads designed to support staff well-being
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Spanish-English bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply and receive an additional $2,500 annually.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related license-eligible field and at least nine months of therapy experience working with both adults and children. A current clinical license is not required.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected]. Applications received by Monday, August 31, 2026 will be given preference.

Learn more at cu-races.org/jobs.

RACES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of all genders, races and ethnicities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

RACES is hiring a part-time, on-call Survivor Advocate to support survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones duri...
08/21/2026

RACES is hiring a part-time, on-call Survivor Advocate to support survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones during hospital visits.

This position covers a Friday on-call shift from 8 AM–6 PM. Advocates are free to go about their day while on call, but must be able to leave for an Urbana hospital immediately when contacted and arrive within 45 minutes.

Compensation:
• $30 for each day on call, whether or not you are called to the hospital
• $20/hour for time spent providing advocacy at the hospital

Applicants must have at least six months of paid or volunteer experience in a social service setting, reliable transportation, and access to a personal cell phone.

Survivor Advocates provide compassionate, survivor-centered support to sexual assault survivors ages 3 through adult and crisis intervention to family members.

Interested in joining our team? Learn more about the position and application requirements at cu-races.org/jobs.

RACES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of all genders, races and ethnicities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Healthy relationships take practice—and they should make room for your voice, boundaries, privacy, and individuality.Whe...
08/20/2026

Healthy relationships take practice—and they should make room for your voice, boundaries, privacy, and individuality.

Whether it’s a friendship, family relationship, or dating relationship, you deserve to communicate your needs, change your mind, ask for space, and be treated with respect. You do not owe anyone constant access to your time, attention, phone, or body.

A few affirmations to carry with you:

My feelings are worth communicating.
I can change my mind.
My voice matters.
Protecting my well-being does not make me mean.
I deserve relationships where I can be myself.

If someone pressures you, repeatedly ignores your boundaries, or causes harm, it is not your fault. RACES provides free, confidential support throughout Champaign, Ford, Piatt, and Douglas Counties.

24/7 Confidential Hotline: 217-384-4444

RACES provides free, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones throughout Champaign, Fo...
08/17/2026

RACES provides free, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones throughout Champaign, Ford, Douglas, and Piatt Counties.

Our services include:

24/7 crisis hotline support
Medical, legal, law enforcement, and campus advocacy
Individual, child, and family counseling
Support groups
Prevention education, training, and community outreach

You do not have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. A trained advocate can listen, share information, and talk through your options with you.

We are here with you.
24/7 Confidential Hotline: 217-384-4444
Learn more at cu-races.org

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