At The Rowan Center, we work with young people and families every day who are navigating the aftermath of sexual violence—including harm, abuse, and exploitation that happens online. With the signing of the Take It Down Act, we now have a new and urgently needed tool...

Thank you for recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month with The Rowan Center this April! It was a meaningful month filled with events, gatherings, and advocacy—and we’re energized by the momentum we’ve built as we look ahead to what’s next. We’re so grateful you...

It has been a busy start to the new year here at The Rowan Center—and we are so grateful for your partnership as we continue to serve victims and survivors of sexual violence. In 2024, we: Reached 20,000+ people Opened the Trauma Recovery Clinic Served 680 clients...

Honored with The Rowan Center’s Pam Graber Legacy Award for Extraordinary Service to the Community Stamford, CT — The Rowan Center is proud to announce that Cody Baird, a long-time resident of Greenwich, CT, has been honored with a State of Connecticut General...

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to share that the Rowan Center board has enthusiastically and unanimously appointed Sharon Walker Epps as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st. This transition marks a new and exciting chapter for...

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...

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...

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. 

Together, we can all be active bystanders and prevent sexual violence in our communities. Learn how to stop harassment and assault using the five D’s.