Resilience is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the healing and empowerment of sexual assault survivors through non-judgmental crisis intervention counseling, individual and group trauma therapy, and medical and legal advocacy in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Resilience provides public education and institutional advocacy in order to improve the treatment of sexual assault survivors and to effect positive change in policies and public attitudes toward sexual assault. We place a high priority on equity and inclusion.  Resilience envisions a world where prevention education and awareness of sexual violence expose rape myths, remove stigmas, eliminate rape and support all people as equal members of society. Participants in prevention education workshops learn how to identify elements of rape culture, identify and reduce risk factors, and become agents of change within their own communities.                                       Resilience programs and services are available to any survivor or loved one within Chicago and the immediately surrounding area, at no cost to them. Sexual violence can affect anyone, regardless of socioeconomic status or other factors. Because we know that individuals who reside in under-resourced communities and/or who are marginalized in other ways often face significant hurdles in securing services, Resilience makes sure to provide service in locations and in ways that are convenient and easy to access.