YWCA Dayton Rape Crisis Center

Supporting all survivors of sexual violence.

YWCA Dayton Rape Crisis Center provides free and confidential support, open to all survivors of sexual violence, such as rape, sexual harassment, and human trafficking. We are the only accredited rape crisis center serving Preble and Montgomery counties.

If you or someone you know needs to connect, call our 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 937-222-SAFE and ask to reach the Rape Crisis Center.

ART THAT

EMPOWERS

Join us as we mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month with our annual survivor art show!

Can’t make the gallery opening? Art will be ondisplay at Wholly Grounds Coffee from April 23-27 during standard business hours.

Survivor Advocacy

Whether you experienced an event yesterday or years ago, our team is here to support you.

Accompaniment & Advocacy

Trained advocates with YWCA Dayton’s Rape Crisis Center are available to accompany survivors in Montgomery and Preble counties as they move through their survivor journey.

  • Medical Advocacy: Assistance during forensic exam process. Survivors are entitled to a free medical exam whether or not they choose to report to law enforcement.

  • Law Enforcement Advocacy: Assistance during the investigation process.

  • Justice System Advocacy: Assistance through the criminal and civil court processes, ensuring survivors have a voice.

Support Groups

Connect with fellow survivors in a safe space. Free and confidential options include groups open to any adult survivor and friends and family, and free trauma-informed yoga held with Day Yoga Studio.

In person or virtual. Call our hotline at 937-222-SAFE for a referral.

Title IX

Staff promote safe and inclusive college campuses, while advocating for students who experience sexual violence and harassment.

Survivor & Victim Resources

Prevention Education

From businesses, to schools, our team is in community working to prevent sexual violence.

Adult Prevention

Reducing violence in our community through conversations on Trauma-Informed Care, Survivor Awareness, Bystander Intervention, and Workplace Safety.

Teen Connections 101

Reducing the risk of violence in youth audiences through the promotion of healthy behaviors. Topics include consent, healthy communication, media literacy and bystander strategies.

Gem City Safe Bars

Evidence-based curriculum designed to empower bar, club. and restaurant staff to stand up against sexual violence as it may occur on the premises.