Five Instrumental Women in the Fight to End Sexual Violence
Concerning Mental Health Trends in Teens
The latest CDC Youth Risk Behavior survey notes alarming rates of sadness in teenagers, especially in girls and lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) teenagers. The Wall Street Journal reports that three in five teenage girls felt persistent sadness in 2021 (double the rate of boys), and one in three seriously considered attempting suicide. In addition, […]
Meet Cody Baird (she/her), the February 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Cody is a student of Public Policy & Nonprofit Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School. What is your role at The Rowan Center? I am a volunteer advocate at The Rowan Center. What drew you to The Rowan Center? I am interested in the intersection of policy and sexual violence, including the development and implementation of […]
Take Action to End Human Trafficking this January
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We are shining a light on this important issue in our community. When we think about human trafficking, it’s easy to imagine that it happens somewhere else or that it’s an issue that exists, but that doesn’t impact our daily lives. This is a myth—and it’s one that makes […]
“The Rowan Center set me on a path to healing and wholeness”
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 Center were for him on his path to healing. When the memories […]
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 to do to make the world safer for […]
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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 alongside her husband, Lance. At The Rowan Center, Pam was a strong advocate […]
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 services coordinator working with elderly residents […]
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 images. And I did portraits […]