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The Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center is committed to providing support and services to survivors of sexual assault and their families, and to providing community education to achieve awareness and prevention of sexual assault. We are located at: 1845 Chicago Ave., Suite A Riverside, CA 92507 951 686-7273 866 686-7273 for southwest county callers Our Philosophy The Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center (RARCC) is based on the belief that each individual has a right to control her or his own body and life and to live free from violence and fear. Each individual has right to feel safe, strong and free. The organization supports the survivor's autonomy in decisions and assists in exploring choices while working through the trauma. The organization believes that through education, the community can become more sensitive, aware, supportive and accepting of the individual's right to be safe and in control of her or his life. The organization is committed to eliminating exploitations in human relationships, reducing the stigma of victims, and emphasizing the value of each human life. Our History In 1973, the Rape Hotline was established as part of the Women's Center at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). In 1978, UCR eliminated funding for the Rape Hotline. A dedicated group of volunteers formed a Board of Directors for the Riverside Women Against Rape, with Jean Mansfield named the first Board President. The organization was housed at RAFE Credit Union and a director hired. In 1979, now housed on 14th Street, the agency was incorporated as a not-for-profit under the name of The Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center, RARCC. In 1982, RARACC moved to the Bobby Bonds Center, now called the Caesar Chavez Community Center. The organization moved to its present location on Spruce Street in 1994 to provide a bigger and more pleasant atmosphere for both the staff and victims of sexual assault. Since its beginning, RARCC has increased its program area and staff to better serve the needs of the community. |