Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault
@prairiecasa.bsky.social
The Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault has a two-fold purpose: to alleviate the suffering of sexual assault victims and to prevent sexual violence.
Visit our website to learn about our services: www.prairiecasa.org
Call our 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081
Visit our website to learn about our services: www.prairiecasa.org
Call our 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081
All PCASA offices will be closed early today and remain closed the rest of the week.
Our 24/7 hotline remains available as always. Please call if you need support during this holiday season. We are here to help. 💕
#pcasa #endsexualviolence #rapecrisiscenter #SupportSurvivors
Our 24/7 hotline remains available as always. Please call if you need support during this holiday season. We are here to help. 💕
#pcasa #endsexualviolence #rapecrisiscenter #SupportSurvivors
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
All PCASA offices will be closed early today and remain closed the rest of the week.
Our 24/7 hotline remains available as always. Please call if you need support during this holiday season. We are here to help. 💕
#pcasa #endsexualviolence #rapecrisiscenter #SupportSurvivors
Our 24/7 hotline remains available as always. Please call if you need support during this holiday season. We are here to help. 💕
#pcasa #endsexualviolence #rapecrisiscenter #SupportSurvivors
This #WorldKindnessDay, practice compassion — not just in words, but in action.
-Believe survivors when they share their stories.
-Speak up against harmful jokes and victim-blaming.
-Show empathy — it costs nothing and can change everything.
#SupportSurvivors #endsexualviolence #WorldKindnessDay
-Believe survivors when they share their stories.
-Speak up against harmful jokes and victim-blaming.
-Show empathy — it costs nothing and can change everything.
#SupportSurvivors #endsexualviolence #WorldKindnessDay
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This #WorldKindnessDay, practice compassion — not just in words, but in action.
-Believe survivors when they share their stories.
-Speak up against harmful jokes and victim-blaming.
-Show empathy — it costs nothing and can change everything.
#SupportSurvivors #endsexualviolence #WorldKindnessDay
-Believe survivors when they share their stories.
-Speak up against harmful jokes and victim-blaming.
-Show empathy — it costs nothing and can change everything.
#SupportSurvivors #endsexualviolence #WorldKindnessDay
More than 84% of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime, and over 56% have experienced sexual violence. Nearly 49% have been stalked, and 96% of Native women who are sexually assaulted experience it by non-Native perpetrators.
#Prevention #EndRapeCulture
#Prevention #EndRapeCulture
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
More than 84% of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime, and over 56% have experienced sexual violence. Nearly 49% have been stalked, and 96% of Native women who are sexually assaulted experience it by non-Native perpetrators.
#Prevention #EndRapeCulture
#Prevention #EndRapeCulture
Sextortion is changing — scammers are using AI to create fake, sexualized photos and videos that look real. If this happens to you or someone you know, don’t respond or pay; report it directly to local law enforcement.
#EndSextortion #AIExploitation #OnlineSafety #PCASAProtects #DigitalSafety
#EndSextortion #AIExploitation #OnlineSafety #PCASAProtects #DigitalSafety
October 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Sextortion is changing — scammers are using AI to create fake, sexualized photos and videos that look real. If this happens to you or someone you know, don’t respond or pay; report it directly to local law enforcement.
#EndSextortion #AIExploitation #OnlineSafety #PCASAProtects #DigitalSafety
#EndSextortion #AIExploitation #OnlineSafety #PCASAProtects #DigitalSafety
From witches’ spells to teal potions—our message stays the same: Prevention Has Power! We loved celebrating spooky season while reminding everyone that Consent Isn’t Spooky. Huge thank you to staff and volunteers who helped make it happen! 💜🧡
#PCASA #ConsentIsntSpooky #PreventionHasPower
#PCASA #ConsentIsntSpooky #PreventionHasPower
October 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
From witches’ spells to teal potions—our message stays the same: Prevention Has Power! We loved celebrating spooky season while reminding everyone that Consent Isn’t Spooky. Huge thank you to staff and volunteers who helped make it happen! 💜🧡
#PCASA #ConsentIsntSpooky #PreventionHasPower
#PCASA #ConsentIsntSpooky #PreventionHasPower
Federal funding is vital to supporting the local
infrastructure that provides essential services to more than five million adult and child victims and survivors. Call your Representative or Senator to advocate for funding to continue to support vital organizations. #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
infrastructure that provides essential services to more than five million adult and child victims and survivors. Call your Representative or Senator to advocate for funding to continue to support vital organizations. #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Federal funding is vital to supporting the local
infrastructure that provides essential services to more than five million adult and child victims and survivors. Call your Representative or Senator to advocate for funding to continue to support vital organizations. #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
infrastructure that provides essential services to more than five million adult and child victims and survivors. Call your Representative or Senator to advocate for funding to continue to support vital organizations. #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
Studies show that survivors are 3 to 4 times more likely to attempt suicide compared to those who have not experienced sexual violence.
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 PCASA 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone #PCASAcares #EndTheSilence
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 PCASA 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone #PCASAcares #EndTheSilence
September 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Studies show that survivors are 3 to 4 times more likely to attempt suicide compared to those who have not experienced sexual violence.
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 PCASA 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone #PCASAcares #EndTheSilence
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 PCASA 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone #PCASAcares #EndTheSilence
We’re growing our team! Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is looking for a Part-Time Sexual Assault Trauma Counselor to provide trauma-informed care and support to survivors.
📍 Springfield-based with travel to satellite offices.
Visit the link to apply www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
📍 Springfield-based with travel to satellite offices.
Visit the link to apply www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
August 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We’re growing our team! Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is looking for a Part-Time Sexual Assault Trauma Counselor to provide trauma-informed care and support to survivors.
📍 Springfield-based with travel to satellite offices.
Visit the link to apply www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
📍 Springfield-based with travel to satellite offices.
Visit the link to apply www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
📣 PCASA is hiring! We're looking for an Assistant Director of Financial Operations to join our team.
If you have experience in financial oversight and a passion for supporting meaningful work in the community, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Apply now on Indeed: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e...
If you have experience in financial oversight and a passion for supporting meaningful work in the community, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Apply now on Indeed: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e...
July 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
📣 PCASA is hiring! We're looking for an Assistant Director of Financial Operations to join our team.
If you have experience in financial oversight and a passion for supporting meaningful work in the community, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Apply now on Indeed: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e...
If you have experience in financial oversight and a passion for supporting meaningful work in the community, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Apply now on Indeed: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e...
SAVE THE DATE - June 5 is our national #DayOfAction to demand federal funding for sexual assault and domestic violence services.
📢 A Day of Action toolkit with call scripts, social media content, and more is available!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate
📢 A Day of Action toolkit with call scripts, social media content, and more is available!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate
May 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
SAVE THE DATE - June 5 is our national #DayOfAction to demand federal funding for sexual assault and domestic violence services.
📢 A Day of Action toolkit with call scripts, social media content, and more is available!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate
📢 A Day of Action toolkit with call scripts, social media content, and more is available!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate
Today’s resource table: Bystander Intervention & Consent! Education on these topics helps prevent sexual violence before it starts. Want a training, presentation, or table at your org? Reach out!
#supportsurvivors #pcasa #pcasa50years #endsexualviolence #centralillinois
#supportsurvivors #pcasa #pcasa50years #endsexualviolence #centralillinois
April 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Today’s resource table: Bystander Intervention & Consent! Education on these topics helps prevent sexual violence before it starts. Want a training, presentation, or table at your org? Reach out!
#supportsurvivors #pcasa #pcasa50years #endsexualviolence #centralillinois
#supportsurvivors #pcasa #pcasa50years #endsexualviolence #centralillinois
PCASA joined Illinois College for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to take a stand against sexual violence. From spinning our ‘What Would You Do?’ wheel to joining a student-led pledge, it was a powerful day of awareness and action. #PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #WalkAMile
April 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
PCASA joined Illinois College for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to take a stand against sexual violence. From spinning our ‘What Would You Do?’ wheel to joining a student-led pledge, it was a powerful day of awareness and action. #PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #WalkAMile
Only 4 days left until we #TurnOurTownTeal
Join us as we raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and show support for survivors in our community.
#PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #TealTown #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #PCASA #SexualAssaultAwareness #TurnItTeal #PreventionIsPossible
Join us as we raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and show support for survivors in our community.
#PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #TealTown #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #PCASA #SexualAssaultAwareness #TurnItTeal #PreventionIsPossible
March 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Only 4 days left until we #TurnOurTownTeal
Join us as we raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and show support for survivors in our community.
#PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #TealTown #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #PCASA #SexualAssaultAwareness #TurnItTeal #PreventionIsPossible
Join us as we raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and show support for survivors in our community.
#PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #TealTown #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #PCASA #SexualAssaultAwareness #TurnItTeal #PreventionIsPossible
Springfield, IL people! We need your help to Turn Our Town Teal to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness month. Please reach out to Nyah at ngarner@prairiecasa.org to sign up!
#springfieldillinois #centralillinois #downtownspringfieldil #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #PCASATOTT2025
#springfieldillinois #centralillinois #downtownspringfieldil #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #PCASATOTT2025
March 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Springfield, IL people! We need your help to Turn Our Town Teal to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness month. Please reach out to Nyah at ngarner@prairiecasa.org to sign up!
#springfieldillinois #centralillinois #downtownspringfieldil #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #PCASATOTT2025
#springfieldillinois #centralillinois #downtownspringfieldil #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #PCASATOTT2025
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere! In observance of International Women’s Day, PCASA offices will be closed. Let’s continue advocating for equality, empowerment, and a world free from sexual violence.
#EmpowerWomen #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
#EmpowerWomen #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
March 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere! In observance of International Women’s Day, PCASA offices will be closed. Let’s continue advocating for equality, empowerment, and a world free from sexual violence.
#EmpowerWomen #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
#EmpowerWomen #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
You are not alone. PCASA offers advocacy, resources, and a safe space to heal. Call our 24/7 hotline at 217-753-8081 or visit www.prairiecasa.org for support. 💜
#sexualassaultawareness
#endsexualviolence #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50years #centralillinois #letterstosurvivors #sexualassultprevention
#sexualassaultawareness
#endsexualviolence #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50years #centralillinois #letterstosurvivors #sexualassultprevention
February 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
You are not alone. PCASA offers advocacy, resources, and a safe space to heal. Call our 24/7 hotline at 217-753-8081 or visit www.prairiecasa.org for support. 💜
#sexualassaultawareness
#endsexualviolence #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50years #centralillinois #letterstosurvivors #sexualassultprevention
#sexualassaultawareness
#endsexualviolence #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50years #centralillinois #letterstosurvivors #sexualassultprevention
Love should feel safe, not possessive ❤️ Let’s recognize the difference between sweet words and controlling language. Phrases that seem romantic can sometimes reinforce unhealthy power dynamics. True love respects autonomy, boundaries, and choice. #HealthyLove #ConsentCulture #pcasa50years
February 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Love should feel safe, not possessive ❤️ Let’s recognize the difference between sweet words and controlling language. Phrases that seem romantic can sometimes reinforce unhealthy power dynamics. True love respects autonomy, boundaries, and choice. #HealthyLove #ConsentCulture #pcasa50years
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Abuse can happen in person, online, or through technology.
Everyone deserves safe and healthy relationships. Let’s work together to prevent dating violence and support survivors.
#TDVAM #HealthyRelationships #PreventionMatters #PCASA50Years
Everyone deserves safe and healthy relationships. Let’s work together to prevent dating violence and support survivors.
#TDVAM #HealthyRelationships #PreventionMatters #PCASA50Years
February 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Abuse can happen in person, online, or through technology.
Everyone deserves safe and healthy relationships. Let’s work together to prevent dating violence and support survivors.
#TDVAM #HealthyRelationships #PreventionMatters #PCASA50Years
Everyone deserves safe and healthy relationships. Let’s work together to prevent dating violence and support survivors.
#TDVAM #HealthyRelationships #PreventionMatters #PCASA50Years
Black women experience sexual violence at disproportionately high rates yet their voices are often silenced. This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re amplifying the realities Black survivors face and advocating for change. Survivors deserve to be heard, believed, and supported. #SupportSurvivor #EndRapeCulture
February 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Black women experience sexual violence at disproportionately high rates yet their voices are often silenced. This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re amplifying the realities Black survivors face and advocating for change. Survivors deserve to be heard, believed, and supported. #SupportSurvivor #EndRapeCulture
PCASA and other rape crisis centers across Illinois are facing a potential funding freeze.
Take just a minute to send a message through Fast Democracy: fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/ii...
Act now, share this post, and stand with survivors!
#SupportSurvivors #FundCrisisServices #PCASA50Years
Take just a minute to send a message through Fast Democracy: fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/ii...
Act now, share this post, and stand with survivors!
#SupportSurvivors #FundCrisisServices #PCASA50Years
January 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
PCASA and other rape crisis centers across Illinois are facing a potential funding freeze.
Take just a minute to send a message through Fast Democracy: fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/ii...
Act now, share this post, and stand with survivors!
#SupportSurvivors #FundCrisisServices #PCASA50Years
Take just a minute to send a message through Fast Democracy: fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/ii...
Act now, share this post, and stand with survivors!
#SupportSurvivors #FundCrisisServices #PCASA50Years
PCASA receives significant support for our counseling, advocacy, and prevention programs. If the Trump Administration’s funding freeze were to go into effect, sexual assault survivors will be harmed.
#fundingfreeze #PCASA50Years #sexualassaultprevention #centralillinois #advocacy
#fundingfreeze #PCASA50Years #sexualassaultprevention #centralillinois #advocacy
January 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
PCASA receives significant support for our counseling, advocacy, and prevention programs. If the Trump Administration’s funding freeze were to go into effect, sexual assault survivors will be harmed.
#fundingfreeze #PCASA50Years #sexualassaultprevention #centralillinois #advocacy
#fundingfreeze #PCASA50Years #sexualassaultprevention #centralillinois #advocacy
Welcome to PCASA on Bluesky!
For 50 years, we’ve been working to end sexual violence through prevention, education, and advocacy. Follow us for resources, support, and ways to take action!
#RapeCrisisCenter #SexualAssaultPrevention #CentralIL #PreventionEducation #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
For 50 years, we’ve been working to end sexual violence through prevention, education, and advocacy. Follow us for resources, support, and ways to take action!
#RapeCrisisCenter #SexualAssaultPrevention #CentralIL #PreventionEducation #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
January 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Welcome to PCASA on Bluesky!
For 50 years, we’ve been working to end sexual violence through prevention, education, and advocacy. Follow us for resources, support, and ways to take action!
#RapeCrisisCenter #SexualAssaultPrevention #CentralIL #PreventionEducation #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
For 50 years, we’ve been working to end sexual violence through prevention, education, and advocacy. Follow us for resources, support, and ways to take action!
#RapeCrisisCenter #SexualAssaultPrevention #CentralIL #PreventionEducation #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years