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2024 Human Trafficking Awareness Day Statement

Today, we recognize National Human Trafficking Awareness Day—a powerful opportunity to learn more about trafficking, speak up for victims and survivors, and commit ourselves to ending this horrific crime. It’s an important day and one we are proud to honor, but our...

Five Reasons to Support The Rowan Center This Year

An excerpt from a speech by Sharon Walker Epps, The Rowan Center Board Chair, at Gingerbread Houses and Cocktails for a Cause on November 30, 2023. This holiday season, The Rowan Center is raising funds for our programs that serve children and young adults. Yes, this...

How to React to Sexual Assault Disclosure: A Guide

When someone you care about tells you they have been assaulted, it’s not always easy to know what to say—still, it’s important to be supportive. Research shows that survivors who disclose and are met with an understanding reaction have a more positive...