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...
News 12 covered The Rowan Center's 2024 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation Day at Stamford Government Center. Watch the story >>
She/Her/Hers Counseling Intern and Advocate What drew you to The Rowan Center? The Rowan Center's values. It is a place where the interests of the people we serve are paramount, but the value of prevention and education for younger generations is equal to that of...
"A large study of “discordant twins,” in which only one suffered abuse or neglect, adds to evidence linking childhood trauma to adult illness." Read the article from the New York Times >>
(He, Him, His) Crisis Counselor and Advocate What drew you to The Rowan Center? I found the mission of The Rowan Center to be very admirable, and I was excited to have the opportunity to learn more about trauma-informed care. My supervisors seemed helpful and...
"Around a third of young people engage in sexting...Given that underage sexting is not only illegal in many states but often threatening or abusive, parents need to help their kids navigate this terrain." Read more from the Wall Street Journal >>
"On Wednesday, the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify at a time when lawmakers and parents are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives." Read...
(She, Her, Hers) Counseling Intern and Victim Advocate What drew you to The Rowan Center? What drew me to The Rowan Center was specifically the population served and the opportunity of education not only for myself but anyone who comes to us. What keeps you at...
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...
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...
