The longer you keep it to yourself........... the harder it is to make it go away.
Crisis Hotline: 404-377-1428
Office Line: 404-377-1429
For 21 years, DeKalb Rape Crisis Center (DRCC) has offered vital, comprehensive services for survivors of sexual assault including:
* 24-hour crisis intervention hotline * hospital accompaniment * individual counseling * support groups * legal advocacy * prevention education
If you are in need of support for mental health, developmental disabilities or addictive services, please call the DeKalb Crisis Center at 404-892-4646.
DRCC UPCOMING EVENTS
Crisis Hotline Volunteer Training- begins February 21, 2012 and runs for 7 weeks. Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A second training session will start September 18. For more information, email jamaila@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org. To access application, click here.
Take Back the Night 5K and 1 Mile - Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Agnes Scott College. This is the perfect race for runners who do not like to get up early. The 1 mile begins at 5 p.m. and the 5K starts at 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly event with post-race pizza party, live music and moonwalk. For registration form, click here.
Bi-annual Jewelry Sale (May & September) at the Gazebo on the Decatur Square. Gently-used accessories and jewlery at unbelievable bargains. Donations are accepted all year. E-mail beth@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org to arrange donation.
Divas Run organizes free, women-only running groups. Beginners welcome. Runs will start with easy 2-3 miles around Decatur. For more information, click here email divasrun@gmail.com.
DRCC Named 2011 Organization Community Champion
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center is very honored to be named the 2011 Organization Community Champion by The Champion Newspaper. The newspaper hosted the Community Champion Awards and luncheon in recognition of its 20 years in print. The awards recognize those who work tirelessly to make DeKalb a better community.
In addition, DeKalb County issuesd a proclamation stating that September 10 was DeKalb Rape Crisis Center day.
DRCC wishes to thank The Champion Publishers, Dr. Earl and Mrs. Carolyn Glenn for recognizing so many community volunteers and organizations with these awards. For more information about the Community Champion Awards or The Champion Newspaper, visit www.championnewspaper.com.
21st Take Back the Night 5K Planned for April 28 to Benefit DeKalb Rape Crisis Center
The 21st Take Back the Night 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 to benefit the DeKalb Rape Crisis Center (DRCC). The race begins and ends at historic Agnes Scott College and winds through the beautiful Oakhurst and East Lake communities. This race is perfect for those runners who do not like to wake up early! The one mile begins at 5 p.m. and the 5K begins at 5:30 p.m. Stay after the race for an awesome pizza party; festivities, live music, moonwalk and awards.
Register online at http://www.active.comor in-person at any Phidippides location. Adult registration is $25 through April 20 and $30 after April 20. Youth registration, ages 12 & under, is $15 through April 20 and $20 after April 20. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this family-friendly event! The race will be held rain or shine.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with the race. For more information on Take Back the Night, email beth@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org or visit www.dekalbrapecrisicenter.org. DRCC’s Take Back the Night event is held in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. DRCC provides counseling to hundreds of survivors of sexual assault annually, support to their loved ones and prevention education. Working together, we can raise awareness, change attitudes and help prevent sexual assault.
Take Back the Night is part of the Decatur Grand Slam which encourages runners to participate in four of six Decatur races to qualify for a recognition. For more information on the Grand Slam, visit www.beactivedecatur.com.
"Start By Believing" is a new prevention and education outreach campaign from End Violence Against Women International. Click on the pdf file to the right to learn how you can help survivors of sexual assault just by "believing" their stories.
We also invite you to watch the brief, moving video below to learn more about the way DRCC helps survivors rebuild their lives!
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center 404-377-1429 Office Page updated 09-27-11 204 Church Street 404-377-1428 Crisis Hotline Decatur, GA 30030 info@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org
