The Rowan Center - A Sexual Assault Resource Agency
Farewell and Thank You from Our CEO

Farewell and Thank You from Our CEO

To my friends and colleagues, Almost seven years ago, I joined The Rowan Center staff as the Interim Executive Director, expecting to stay for just six months in that role. Today, seven years later, I have made the difficult decision to retire. My last day as CEO of...

Digital innovation and the rising threat to children

Digital innovation and the rising threat to children

This article originally appeared in the Stamford Advocate. As the new school year begins, we are returning to routine, learning, and growth. With many schools implementing policies that limit cell phone use during the day, our children will have fewer opportunities to...

Trauma Recovery Clinic Grand Opening

Trauma Recovery Clinic Grand Opening

On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, we celebrated the grand opening of the Trauma Recovery Clinic at The Rowan Center. We are so grateful for the many state and local leaders, staff, board members, community members, and friends who joined us to honor this important milestone—and we are thrilled to offer long-term therapy to our community through the clinic. 

Learn Before You Leave Panel – May 2024

Learn Before You Leave Panel – May 2024

This month, three members of The Rowan Center's Student Advisory Board (SAB) organized a Learn Before You Leave Panel in partnership with Greenwich Library. Ava, Nora, and Leah are students at Greenwich High School and passionate advocates for change. As members of...

Supporting LGBTQ+ Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

Supporting LGBTQ+ Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

When a survivor first discloses information about the violence they experienced, the listener's reaction matters—and can impact the survivor’s next steps. If the survivor has an affirming experience, they are much more likely to tell others or seek additional...

What is EMDR? The Rowan Center Explains.

What is EMDR? The Rowan Center Explains.

The Rowan Center uses EMDR to help our clients process trauma, but what exactly is it, and how does it work? Our Clinical Director, Luke Robbins, LCSW, explains!  https://youtu.be/ncV4DdjUwLk?si=bUAUsY3bbKs9gswZ What is EMDR? EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and...

Mental Health and Sexual Violence: How to Make a Difference

Mental Health and Sexual Violence: How to Make a Difference

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to call attention to the connection between sexual violence and mental health. Join us today by learning about the prevalence and the consequences of sexual violence, how it damages our communities, and what you can...

April 2024 Team Member of the Month: Isabella O’Brien

April 2024 Team Member of the Month: Isabella O’Brien

She/Her/Hers Community Educator What drew you to The Rowan Center? I was previously a doula, and I realized I loved the advocacy and educational parts of being a doula, but not necessarily the medical side. So, I became a child and adult shelter advocate at a domestic...