Author name: Digital Mountaineers

Respect Together Honors 50 Years of Impact and Charts a New Era for Survivors

Uncategorized /

Hershey, Pennsylvania — April 30, 2025 — Respect Together commemorated its 50th Anniversary on Wednesday evening with a powerful event at the Hershey Country Club, bringing together survivors, advocates, community leaders, and public officials, to honor the organization’s history and ignite a bold vision for the future. The event, themed “50 Years Forward. Celebrating Success. […]

Respect Together Honors 50 Years of Impact and Charts a New Era for Survivors Read More »

Respect Together Begins Restoring Website Content Removed Following Executive Orders

Uncategorized /

Respect Together, the umbrella organization of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), acknowledges the unpublishing of content from our websites following the current administration’s executive orders. The organization is in the process of restoring these pages. The unpublishing of these pages harmed many in our community,

Respect Together Begins Restoring Website Content Removed Following Executive Orders Read More »

Join Our Board

Join Our Board

Uncategorized /

Respect Together is seeking diverse and dynamic board members to help advance strategic goals and committee functions. ExpectationsServing a three-year termGiving a financial contribution at a level meaningful to youParticipating in six Board Meetings per yearParticipating in at least one committee: Learn more

Join Our Board Read More »

assassination attempt quote on blue background

Respect Together Connects Violence Prevention and the Assassination Attempt

Press Releases /

HARRISBURG, PA – It’s critical that we speak up about violence prevention. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump highlighted what we already know from other instances of violence happening across many communities, that violence is a widespread urgent public health problem that affects all regardless of economic status, race, gender, and/or age. Yolanda

Respect Together Connects Violence Prevention and the Assassination Attempt Read More »

Respect Together Statement on New York Appeals Court Over-turning Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction

9 Comments / Uncategorized /

We are disheartened on behalf of all survivors following the 4-3 decision today by the New York Court of Appeals overturning Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges. This decision reflects the vast challenges survivors face in seeking justice through the criminal legal system. It underscores how elusive accountability is for people who

Respect Together Statement on New York Appeals Court Over-turning Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Read More »

New Chief Operating Officer of NSVRC

Press Releases /

Longtime advocate and subject matter expert on the prevention of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment will lead the National Sexual Violence Resource Center HARRISBURG, PA—The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together’s national division, NSVRC. Grove will replace former NSVRC COO

New Chief Operating Officer of NSVRC Read More »

group picture of four sitting down

Respect Together Hosts Day of Events in Celebration of 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign

Press Releases /

Leading national anti-violence organization based in Harrisburg will host series of events on April 10th for “Building Connected Communities” campaign HARRISBURG, PA – Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, will be hosting a series of events on Wednesday, April 10th, in commemoration of the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. For

Respect Together Hosts Day of Events in Celebration of 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign Read More »

A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Karen Baker’s Retirement and Welcoming Yolanda Edrington as Respect Together’s New CEO

Press Releases /

Transitions mark pivotal moments that shape the trajectory of an organization. Today, we share with our esteemed Respect Together community a significant milestone in our journey – a moment of both reflection and anticipation. After an extraordinary 20-year tenure marked by innovation, passion, and unwavering dedication, our distinguished CEO, Karen Baker, will embark on a

A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Karen Baker’s Retirement and Welcoming Yolanda Edrington as Respect Together’s New CEO Read More »

yolanda profile picture with frame

Yolanda Edrington is announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together

Press Releases /

Longtime Harrisburg local and community activist takes the helm of leading national anti-violence organization based in Central PA HARRISBURG, PA – Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, has announced Yolanda Edrington will step in as CEO of one of the longest-standing anti-sexual violence organizations in the country. Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker

Yolanda Edrington is announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together Read More »

Scroll to Top