The mission of RCS Fresno is to end rape and sexual violence and empower survivors while supporting safe, consensual relationships.

Established in 1974, RCS Fresno’s purpose is to provide a pathway to healing for victims of sexual assault and raising awareness to prevent the occurrence of sexual violence. In 2019, RCS Fresno provided crisis intervention, advocacy and therapeutic services to over 1,700 victims.

All donations advance our mission, and the more support we have, the more impact we can make. Help us create a safe, healthy, more equitable Fresno County.

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Rather not use your credit or debit card? RCS Fresno also welcomes your support by check or money order.

You can mail or bring your contribution to RCS Fresno, 259 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 932701.

Together we can end gender violence.

RCS Fresno is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization, EIN 94-6343690.

 

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  • 1/5

    women in the United States have been raped at some time in their lives, including completed forced penetration, attempted forced penetration, or alcohol/drug facilitated completed penetration.

  • 1/2

    of female victims of rape reported being raped by an intimate partner and 40.8% by an acquaintance.

  • 1/3

    women in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

  • “Are you OK?”

    – After raping me and throwing me on our bed. My cheek was throbbing but I knew it was over so I said “Yes”.

  • “You shouldn’t have been @ that place without my permission”

  • “Do you want to play house?”

    The tears I cry aren’t tears of sadness, they are tears of RELIEF.

  • “When you sober up, don’t freak out.”

  • “Don’t worry, boys are supposed to like this.”

  • “Does that feel good?”

    I was 3 years old.

  • “Hey, wanna have some fun?”

    I was 8 or 9. He was 17 or 18. I can’t really remember much.

  • “Apologize to him” – said my mom after I told her my father raped me.

    Daddy – you stole my childhood and my mom. You don’t get my spirit. I’m still standing.

Photos from Project Unbreakable