We are honored to serve victims and survivors of sexual violence, regardless of when the violence occurred. Recently, we heard from a male survivor of sexual violence who shared just how powerful and transformative his experiences meeting with a counselor at The Rowan...
Mourning Madi Brooks
The devastating news of the death of LSU student, Madi Brooks, is a chilling reminder that sexual violence is still a prevalent societal issue. As her community grieves her loss, we hold her friends and loved ones in our thoughts—and we remember the work we still have...
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Remembering Pam Graber
Pamela Graber was a steadfast supporter of The Rowan Center. A resident of Westport, CT for nearly 27 years, she was an integral part of our community—raising her two children here, building deep friendships, enjoying numerous hobbies, and caring for her family...
Meet Joanne Ettorre (she/her), Volunteer of the Month for October 2022
What is your role at The Rowan Center? I am a volunteer advocate on the hotline, and I also provide staff backup on the hotline. What drew you to The Rowan Center? I have always worked with special populations. When the volunteer training was offered, I was a resident...
Staff Spotlight: Lily L
Meet Lily Lind (she/her), Media Intern Describe your role at The Rowan Center As the media intern, I go to events and take photos to use for media purposes. I’ll take photos at lectures and edit them, and I took photos at the office to use as background or stock...
Staff Spotlight: Darlene Demetri
Meet Darlene Demetri (she/her), Grant Writer at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center I started in February, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. It’s very busy at The Rowan Center, and I see how dedicated the staff are daily. I'm working closely with...
Staff Spotlight: Miriam Pacheco
Meet Miriam Pacheco (she/her), Referral Specialist and Counselor at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center My role is to assist clients by connecting them to services that they would like to participate in, such as ongoing therapy or programs that...
Staff Spotlight: Kate Guthrie
Meet Kate Guthrie (she/her), Development Director at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center As Development Director, I help the Rowan Center raise the money we need to fund the important work we do in our community. Even though our line of work can...
The unique challenges of sexual assault for the LGBTQ community
At The Rowan Center, we support all survivors of sexual violence. That means we respond to the specific and personal needs of each victim, group, or circumstance. One of the important things we learn is how to respond to the unique challenges of sexual assault for the...