Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is the oldest[1] anti-rape coalition in the United States, working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocating for the rights and needs of victims.[2] Founded in 1975, PCAR works with a statewide network of 51 rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties to provide services to survivors of sexual violence.[3]
References[]
- ^ "The History of the Violence Against Women Act" (PDF). U.S. Department of Justice. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ^ "Resources in Pennsylvania". National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ^ "About PCAR". Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
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- Organizations established in 1975
- Rape in the United States
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