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The mission of the Pennsylvania
Coalition Against Rape is to work to eliminate all forms of sexual
violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual
assault.
The Pennsylvania Coalition
Against Rape (PCAR) is an organization working at the state and
national levels to prevent sexual violence. Incepted in 1975, PCAR
continues to use its voice to challenge public attitudes, raise
public awareness, and effect critical changes in public policy,
protocols, and responses to sexual violence.
To provide quality services
to victims/survivors of sexual violence and their significant others,
PCAR works in concert with its statewide network of 52 rape crisis
centers. The centers also work to create public awareness and prevention
education within their communities.
In addition to providing
technical assistance in a variety of areas, the role of PCAR is
to oversee the rape crisis centers' contracts, monitor relevant
legislation and public policy issues, provide library resources
and educational trainings, and create public awareness campaigns.
PCAR will continue to
educate society and its systems about sexual violence and to advocate
for better treatment and empowerment of victims/survivors of sexual
violence.
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