Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

What Cleveland Rape Crisis Center does

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) is a private, nonprofit sexual violence response organization founded in 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio, that delivers free, confidential trauma-informed services to survivors of rape, sexual abuse, and human trafficking across Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties in Northeast Ohio. The organization operates a 24/7 crisis and support hotline via phone, text, and online chat, alongside six regional offices that deliver in-person individual counseling, victim advocacy (including hospital and police accompaniment), child and family services, specialized support for Deaf survivors (ASL interpreters and ASL vlog resources), dedicated human trafficking services via a drop-in center at 10450 Superior Ave., and prevention education reaching approximately 10,000 community members annually.

The core service portfolio comprises clinical and educational programming rather than a software product: EMDR-based individual counseling, closed weekly support groups (including a 12-week Trauma-Sensitive Yoga program), victim advocacy through criminal justice and medical systems, child advocacy and play therapy, and a Training Institute offering SART conferences for law enforcement and medical professionals. Distribution is hybrid — regional physical offices, telehealth/teleservices, embedded partners (e.g., WomenSafe at the Mentor office), and community-based prevention education in schools and businesses. Technology investments are modest and non-AI, concentrated on telehealth platforms, the ASL vlog library, and a dedicated trauma-informed soft interview room unveiled at the Ashtabula office in April 2026.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, fundraising events, and government grants — primarily VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding via the Ohio Attorney General's Office and federal grants. Documented funding includes a $4.6M VOCA award and a $1.5M federal grant used to open two new facilities and hire 15 staff. Leadership transitioned in 2024 with Nicole McKinney-Johnson appointed President & CEO. The organization serves more than 10,000 survivors annually and documented over 15,000 survivor support interactions in 2025.

Name

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

Legal name

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

Website

https://clevelandrapecrisis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is a 1974-founded Cleveland nonprofit providing free, confidential trauma-informed counseling, 24/7 crisis hotline, victim advocacy, and prevention education to survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking across four Northeast Ohio counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Violence Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention services
• Victim advocacy
• Trauma counseling
• Human trafficking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, t-shirt fundraiser merchandise sales, corporate sponsorships for events like Topgolf, and annual Sing Out! fundraising concert
2. Government Grants: Federal VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding received through Ohio Attorney General's Office; grants for expansion and specialized services
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from fundraising events including Sing Out! chorale concerts and community awareness events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center provides free, confidential crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, victim advocacy, and prevention education to survivors of rape and sexual abuse. Services are delivered through a 24/7 hotline, six regional offices, telehealth, and hospital/police accompaniment across Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties in Northeast Ohio.

Product overview

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center offers a comprehensive suite of trauma-informed survivor support services across Northeast Ohio. The organization operates as a unified service platform providing crisis intervention through its 24/7 hotline, individual and group counseling, victim advocacy, and specialized programs for distinct populations including children, human trafficking survivors, Deaf individuals, and college students. Prevention education and professional training round out the service portfolio, delivered through regional offices in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis and Support Hotline Round-the-clock telephone, text, and online chat support for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones, providing immediate crisis intervention and resource referrals across four Northeast Ohio counties.
• Individual Counseling One-on-one therapy sessions for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, including specialized trauma therapy approaches such as EMDR.
• Victim Advocacy
• Support Groups
• Child and Family Services
• Support for Survivors of Human Trafficking
• Support for Deaf Survivors
• Services for College Students
• Prevention Education Programs
• Professional Training Institute
• Ambassador Workshops
• Human Trafficking Drop-In Center
• Ashtabula Soft Interview Room Trauma-informed interview space at the Ashtabula office designed to create a safe, comfortable environment for survivor interviews.
• Yoga Classes for Survivors

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 survivors served annually with direct services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Partnership to expand medical services at CRCC's Human Trafficking Drop-In Center. The Centers provides Hepatitis C testing for human trafficking survivors at the Medical Suite, enhancing comprehensive care offerings.
• The Tea LabminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership for Sexual Assault Awareness Month creating limited-edition 'I Believe You' loose-leaf tea blend. $3 from each $14.99 purchase donated to CRCC. Blend features Greek mountain tea, rose, lemon balm, ashwagandha, lemongrass, and lavender designed for calming properties.
• WomenSafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomenSafe, an organization dedicated to providing emergency shelter and resources for domestic violence survivors, provides counseling and outreach services from CRCC's Mentor Office location through a partnership arrangement.
• Village of HealingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDána Langford, CRCC Vice Chair, serves as President & CEO of Village of Healing, representing strategic partnership in women-led leadership. Village of Healing focuses on providing culturally responsive services.
• Canopy Child Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRCC partners with Canopy Child Advocacy Center for collaborative programming including joint forum at City Club of Cleveland on sexual violence prevention in August 2025.
• Ashtabula County Victims of Crime OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvened by Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office to host significant advocacy meetings bringing together survivor-serving agencies including CRCC, Home Safe, and Child Advocacy Center of Ashtabula.
• Ohio Attorney General's OfficecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSource of VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding for CRCC services. CRCC participates in statewide operations led by the Attorney General's Office including Operation Spring Cleaning.
• Home SafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurvivor-serving agency collaborating with CRCC in Ashtabula County advocacy meetings coordinated by the County Victims of Crime Office.
• Child Advocacy Center of AshtabulacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency collaborating with CRCC in Ashtabula County advocacy meetings for coordinated, trauma-informed care for survivors.
• Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRCC joined the Task Force in supporting Operation Spring Cleaning, a statewide effort led by Ohio Attorney General's Office to combat human trafficking and connect survivors with services.
• Signature HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner hosting SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) conferences at their Ashtabula and Kirtland locations for professional training on sexual violence response.
• Kent State AshtabulaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution hosting the 2026 Ashtabula County SART Conference on September 18, 2026.
• Lakeland Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution hosting the 2026 Lake County SART Conference on September 19, 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): National resource hub for sexual violence prevention and survivor support, providing training, research, and resources to rape crisis centers like CRCC. Directly comparable mission and stakeholder base.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest anti-sexual-violence organization in the U.S., operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Directly comparable to CRCC in mission (survivor support, prevention, advocacy) but at a national scale and with a primarily hotline-based delivery model.
• Journey Center for Safety and Healing: Cuyahoga County-based provider of counseling, advocacy, and shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Direct local peer offering overlapping services to the same Northeast Ohio population.

Regional players

• San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR): San Francisco-based rape crisis center offering 24/7 crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. Closely comparable in service mix and direct-to-survivor delivery model, serving a different metro geography.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR): Statewide coalition of rape crisis centers providing direct services, training, and advocacy across Pennsylvania. Closely comparable structure to CRCC as a state-level coordinating body for sexual violence services.
• California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA): California's statewide sexual assault coalition providing training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. Comparable peer in mission and statewide-coalition structure, though serving a different geography.
• Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Statewide coalition supporting domestic violence and sexual assault programs across Ohio, including training and policy advocacy. Comparable statewide-coalition peer serving the same state as CRCC.

Emerging players

• Northwest Network of LGBT Crime Victims: Provides advocacy and counseling for LGBT survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and hate crimes in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable in specialized survivor populations (LGBTQI+) that CRCC also serves in Cleveland.

Broad incumbents

• Joyful Heart Foundation: National nonprofit addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse through healing, prevention, and policy advocacy. Comparable in mission and multi-pronged service delivery, though with a national scope.
• YWCA Greater Cleveland: Regional YWCA providing domestic violence services, shelter, and sexual assault support in Northeast Ohio. Directly overlapping geographic territory and overlapping service lines (DV advocacy, counseling), making it a close regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clevelandrcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClevelandRCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cleveland-rape-crisis-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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