MORGANTOWN – The Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center is hosting its annual Walking with Survivors event next week. First, though, some history. RDVIC, as the outreach organization is known […]
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Walking with survivors
Awareness is a key factor in the fight against sexual assault and domestic violence and that is what the Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center’s (RDVIC) annual Walking with Survivor’s […]
RDVIC still fighting sexual violence after 50-plus years
Sexual harassment, abuse, and assault happens every day, in every community. No gender, age, race or social group is unaffected by these crimes — anyone can experience or perpetrate sexual […]
Before #MeToo, there was RDVIC
This October is the 37th Domestic Violence Awareness Month — and the 50th anniversary of north-central West Virginia’s Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center. As one would expect from an […]
The who and how of human trafficking
Human trafficking is a crime that is said to be “hidden in plain sight.” Often equated to modern-day slavery, there are many ways humans are trafficked. The most common types […]
Sexual assault victim assistance, awareness provided by local advocacy group
Every two minutes, someone in the United States becomes a victim of sexual assault or abuse. Anyone can be a victim of sexual violence, regardless of their gender, race, age, sexual […]
Hundreds walk in support of sexual assault survivors
The hopeful winds of change were blowing Saturday afternoon in downtown Morgantown as sexual assault survivors and supporters marched down High and Spruce streets spreading awareness of sexual assault and […]
Walking with Survivors to bring awareness to sexual violence
Sexual violence is a topic not often discussed, but something many people experience in their lifetime. It is so common, national CDC statistics show that one in two women and […]
‘Every day is an awareness month for us’
The Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC) of Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties’ mission is to “provide a community-based comprehensive service that advocates for the equal rights of all […]
Mon Commission seeks savings through justice center refinancing
MORGANTOWN — In 2014, roughly $18 million in bonds were issued to finance the transformation of the former Harley O. Staggers federal building into the Monongalia County Justice Center. Due […]
