In an op-ed published by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Respect Together CEO Yolanda Edrington and COO of our statewide division, the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect, Joyce Lukima, warn that technology is changing sexual violence faster than our systems are responding in Pennsylvania.
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This April, PCAR’s own Mallory Michel joined Lily Duarte-Evans of YWCA Carlisle and Cumberland County on WITF’s The Spark podcast to talk about Sexual Assault Awareness Month, what sexual violence really means, and how communities across Pennsylvania can take action.
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A growing network of digital spaces are normalizing sexual violence, demanding immediate action from policymakers, platforms, and communities. HARRISBURG, PA – The recent investigation by CNN exposes a deeply disturbing and growing reality: sexual abuse is being organized, normalized, and monetized in online spaces designed to evade accountability. What this reporting makes clear is that
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Honoring Leadership That Moves a Movement Forward When we talk about building safer, more respectful communities, we are talking about leadership that shows up, listens, and takes action. That is why we are proud to celebrate Yolanda Edrington, CEO of Respect Together, as she is honored at the 37th Annual Tribute to Women of Excellence
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Introducing Denim Week 2026: A New Chapter in a Global Movement This year, we are proud to launch something new. From April 27 through May 1, Respect Together, the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) are bringing communities across the country together for the first-ever Denim Week.
A Message from Our CEODear friends, As we head into Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and mark the 25th anniversary of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s SAAM campaign, we are reminded of the power of awareness to spark action and the responsibility we all share to carry that momentum forward. This year, that momentum continues with the launch of Denim
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Respect Together’s Online Learning Campus is a central hub for education, skill-building, and professional growth. We’ve prioritized making our courses flexible and on-demand so that you can learn on your own timeline. Our courses are designed to support prevention and response efforts, with options catered to those new to the field as well as our highly-experienced colleagues and partners.
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This blog looks back at the missteps of America’s Next Top Model, how reality TV has and hasn’t progressed, and where we hope the reality TV landscape goes from here to protect everyone on set.
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The Respect Together family experienced a difficult loss. Maureen Powers, a powerhouse in the fields of women’s rights and racial equity, died January 4, 2026. She was 77. For decades, Maureen was a champion for justice, dignity, and safety for all survivors of sexual violence. She was the CEO of YWCA Lancaster from 1987 to her retirement in 2014 (27 years), where she led the organization with vision and heart, advancing
This April, Respect Together’s national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), is celebrating an incredible milestone: 25 years of the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. Since 2001, NSVRC has led the national SAAM campaign through creating free awareness-raising and prevention education materials to help communities across the country engage in Sexual
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