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Rape Crisis still offering services, in need of volunteers and fundraisers ‘more than ever’ – Carroll County Times 4/13/2020
April 13, 2020
Nonprofit’s virtual walk aims to raise money, awareness By Catalina Righter Each year, April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness month and officials predict that this will be...
How can parents start a conversation about sexual misconduct by doctors?
February 11, 2019
After learning that an allergy doctor who practiced in Westminster lost his license because of alleged sexual misconduct toward teen patients, Janice Kispert, CEO of Rape Crisis Intervention Service of...
Hundreds ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ to support Rape Crisis Intervention Service
April 12, 2018
Photo courtesy of Dylan Slagle The clomping and clicking could be heard up and down Main Street on a sunny Saturday morning as Westminster donned its red heels for the...
Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes gives men a chance to ‘make a powerful statement’
April 11, 2018
The numbers are grim. One in 6 women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, and in Maryland, 1 in 8...
Nonprofit View: It’s time to step up against sexual assault
March 11, 2018
One in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will experience sexual assault in their lifetime, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). In Maryland, 1 in...
Jane Doe reporting is an alternative for rape victims
August 12, 2017
On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Rape Crisis Intervention Services of Carroll County held a free training session on Jane Doe reporting, presented by MCASA and held at Carroll Hospital. At least...
Volunteers Needed!
August 11, 2017
Do you want to help those affected by trauma? Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Volunteer for Rape Crisis Intervention Service! The hotline volunteer is someone...