Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault

09/06/2026

09/03/2026

Gloria Steinem profoundly influenced the anti-violence against women movement, using her voice to advocate for change and empower countless individuals. Her legacy will inspire ongoing efforts for gender equality and safety.

"Whenever one person stands up and says, 'Wait a minute, this is wrong,' it helps other people do the same." - Gloria Steinem

09/01/2026

Today is the start of Su***de Prevention Month. Survivors carry stories the world may never fully understand. To every sexual assault survivor: your life has value, your voice matters, and you deserve to be heard, believed, and supported all year long. You are not alone.

08/31/2026

R**e myths are false beliefs that minimize sexual violence. These myths do real harm by forcing survivors into silence and shame. Believing survivors and challenging these harmful narratives is essential to holding abusers accountable and creating a safer community.

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 217-753-8081

08/31/2026

EXCITING NEWS! PCASA is a finalist in the "Best Non-Profit" category for the Illinois Times Best of Springfield 2026!
Please vote for us here starting on September 10th: https://tinyurl.com/3tjknmew

Thanks so much! We appreciate continued support!

08/27/2026

Stalking on colleges is serious, unacceptable and can happen to anyone. Whether it’s unwanted and persistent contact, monitoring, or intimidating behavior, you don’t have to handle it alone.

If you or someone you know is feeling unsafe:
Trust your gut: If something feels off, it probably is.
Document everything: Save texts, emails, and notes of any incidents.
Reach out: Campus security, Title IX offices, and counseling centers are there to support you.

You deserve to feel safe on your campus.

08/26/2026

August 26 marks Women’s Equality Day. You can’t have full equality without physical safety and bodily autonomy. Sexual assault, coercion, and harassment disproportionately affect women and non-binary individuals, creating systemic barriers to equal participation in public life, education, and the workplace.

Equality starts with the fundamental right to govern one’s own body free from fear, violence or boundary violations. Gender equality requires dismantling r**e culture and gender norms that normalize harm and silence survivors. It requires continuous advocacy for consent, safety, and respect every single day.

And let's not forget that women cheering for women will never go out of style.

08/25/2026

We'll be on hand this Saturday at Lincoln Library for the Community and Wellness Fair! PCASA will be there to share information about our services. Stop by! There will be a lot of great local organizations taking part.

08/24/2026

Today begins International Overdose Awareness Week. Trauma, sexual violence and substance use is deeply intertwined. Survivors often use substances as a coping mechanism to navigate unaddressed pain, and those struggling with addiction face heightened risks of harm.

Support should never come with judgment. Today—and every day—we honor the lives lost to overdose, support those in active recovery, and stand with survivors finding their path forward.

You are never alone, and your safety matters.

PCASA's 24/7 crisis hotline for survivors of sexual assault:
217-753-8081

08/22/2026

Have you ever wondered exactly how PCASA helps survivors of sexual assault? Here is information on some of the services that we provide to the community. Feel free to DM us with any questions that you may have or how you can become more involved with PCASA. We're always looking for new community partners!