Rape Crisis Center

What Rape Crisis Center does

Rape Crisis Center Inc., doing business as RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 in Madison, Wisconsin, and the only full-service sexual violence resource center serving Dane County. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of crisis intervention and survivor-support services, including a 24/7 confidential helpline (608-251-7273) and newly launched 24/7 textline, Survivor Services, campus-based advocacy at UW-Madison, Madison College, and Edgewood College, support groups, specialized resources for transgender and non-binary survivors, bilingual English/Spanish advocacy, CCS crime victim case management, and trauma-informed therapy delivered through Affinity Wellness Services both in person and over a HIPAA-compliant video platform accepting insurance from GHC, Dean, Quartz, The Alliance, and MA-without-HMO.

Its programming is organized around three prevention-and-education lines that complement its core crisis services. Outreach and Education delivers the Building Safer Communities curriculum to thousands of K-12 students annually across Dane County schools, with dedicated multicultural outreach specialists for Black/African-American and Latine communities. Chimera Self-Defense, an empowerment self-defense program for women and gender-diverse participants, operates on tiered donor memberships ($15 Pal, $25 Bestie, $50 BFF) and has reached tens of thousands of community members. Safer Bar provides bystander intervention and de-escalation training to a network of Madison-area bars, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues. GameChangers is a paid high-school mentorship program ($10/hour) functioning as a youth advisory board focused on activism and education about rape culture.

Revenue mechanics are typical of a community social-services nonprofit: insurance-billed therapy services, county-funded contracts through Dane County Human Services, workplace giving via Community Shares of Wisconsin, individual donations, event sponsorships (e.g., Java Jive fundraiser), and tiered donor memberships for Chimera. In 2023, the organization rebranded from "Rape Crisis Center" to "RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center" for its 50th anniversary, and in 2024 relocated to a larger East Madison office to support expanded programming. Leadership is led by Executive Director Dana Pellebon, who also serves as a Dane County Supervisor for District 33.

Name

Rape Crisis Center

Legal name

Rape Crisis Center Inc.

Website

https://thercc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center is a Madison, Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 providing crisis intervention, therapy, advocacy, and prevention programming for survivors of sexual violence across Dane County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crisis Intervention and Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Crisis intervention services
• Sexual violence support
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Survivor advocacy programs
• Community violence prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services: Mental health therapy services provided in person and via HIPAA-compliant video platform. Accepts insurance including GHC, Dean, Quartz, The Alliance, and MA without HMO.
2. GameChangers Youth Program: Paid mentorship program for high school students ($10/hour) providing education on rape culture and activism. Serves as youth advisory board.
3. Crisis Helpline and Textline Services: 24/7 confidential helpline and text line staffed by trained advocates providing crisis intervention, support, resources, and referrals to survivors of sexual violence.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RCC provides 24/7 crisis intervention helpline/textline services, trauma-informed therapy, survivor advocacy, case management, campus advocacy, and prevention/education programs for survivors of sexual violence in Dane County, Wisconsin. The organization also delivers specialized programs including Chimera Self-Defense, Safer Bar training, and the GameChangers youth mentorship program.

Product overview

RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center is a non-profit service organization offering a comprehensive suite of crisis intervention and support services for survivors of sexual violence. The core service portfolio includes: 24/7 Helpline (phone and text), Survivor Services, Campus Advocacy at three local colleges, Support Groups, Therapy via Affinity Wellness Services, and CCS (Crime Victim Services). Education and prevention programs include Outreach & Education with youth curriculum, Chimera Self-Defense (empowerment self-defense training), Safer Bar (bystander intervention for bars/restaurants), and GameChangers (youth leadership program). The organization changed its name in 2023 to better reflect the full scope of survivor experiences while maintaining its historical identity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chimera Self-Defense: Empowerment Self-Defense program designed for people who identify as women, teaching awareness, assertiveness, and physical protection skills. Chimera is a fun, inclusive, trauma-informed program.

Products and services

• 24/7 Helpline A 24-hour confidential crisis hotline staffed by trained advocates to provide immediate support, resources, and crisis intervention for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.
• RCC Text Line A confidential 24/7 text line offering synchronous messaging with trained advocates for survivors who prefer text-based communication.
• Affinity Wellness Services (Therapy) Mental health therapy services provided in person and via HIPAA-compliant video platform, offering survivor-centered, trauma-informed counseling by inclusive and welcoming therapists. Accepts insurance including GHC, Dean, Quartz, The Alliance, and MA without HMO.
• CCS (Crime Victim Services) Comprehensive support services for crime victims including case management, advocacy, and coordinated services.
• Survivor Services Comprehensive crisis intervention services for survivors of all forms of sexual violence including recent or past sexual assault, incest, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation, plus medical advocacy and forensic nurse exams.
• School Campus Services On-site advocacy and support services at campus locations including Madison College, Edgewood College, and UW-Madison.
• Safer Bar Violence prevention and bystander intervention training program designed for owners, managers, and all staff at alcohol-serving establishments to create safer nightlife environments.
• Chimera Self-Defense Empowerment self-defense program designed for people who identify as women, teaching awareness, assertiveness, and physical protection skills through trauma-informed methodology.
• GameChangers Paid youth mentorship program for high school students committed to activism and advocacy, educating themselves and the community on rape culture and intersecting oppressions. Paid at $10/hour.
• Outreach and Education Community education offerings including Youth Education (Building Safer Communities curriculum), Black & African-American Outreach, Latine Outreach, and panels/tabling services.
• Support Groups Facilitated peer support groups for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.
• Trans Survivor Resources Specialized resources and support services specifically designed for transgender and non-binary survivors of sexual violence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of women empowered through Chimera Self-Defense program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Shares of WisconsincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRCC is a member of Community Shares of Wisconsin, enabling workplace giving programs where employees can donate through payroll deductions. Donors can direct gifts to RCC and the organization receives 100% of those donations.
• Dane County Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dane County Human Services for county-funded sexual assault victim services and coordinated community response.
• UW-MadisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus office at UW-Madison providing dedicated advocacy services for university students; partnership through the Sexual Assault Response Team.
• Madison CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus office at Madison College providing dedicated advocacy services for college students.
• Edgewood CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus office at Edgewood College providing dedicated advocacy services for college students.
• City of MadisonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of City of Madison community partnerships and Dane Buy Local initiative.
• Middleton Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud member of Middleton Chamber of Commerce for business networking and community connections.
• Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates community partnerships for county-wide sexual assault victim services through SART, Commission on Sensitive Crimes, and Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Coordinated Community Response Team.
• Safer Bar Member EstablishmentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of bars and restaurants certified in Safer Bar training including: Settle Down Tavern, Oz by Oz, High Ground Lounge, Merchant Restaurant, Lucille, Great Dane Pub & Brewing, Ian's Pizza, State Line Distillery, Lola's, The Edgewater, Mom's Bar, Vintage Brewing, Village Green Tavern, Nitro Lounge, Delta Beer, IO Arcade, Concourse Hotel, The Post, Stuffed Olive, Roxxy Bar, and Double Tap Beer Cade.
• Chimera Self-Defense MembersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChimera Self-Defense is a program of RCC offering membership with tiered donation levels supporting the scholarship fund for empowerment self-defense classes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline, providing crisis intervention, public education, and survivor resources. Directly comparable as a sexual violence resource/advocacy center with similar crisis-line and victim-services model.
• Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA): Statewide coalition working to end sexual violence in Wisconsin through public policy, member services, and prevention programming. Directly comparable as a sexual-assault-focused organization sharing RCC's geographic service area and policy-advocacy function.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Central source for information, resources, and training on sexual violence prevention and response. Directly comparable as a sexual violence resource center providing education, prevention programming, and capacity-building for local rape crisis centers.
• End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI): Organization focused on improving criminal justice response to sexual assault through training, resources, and technical assistance. Comparable as a sexual violence specialist organization providing prevention education and professional training.
• Joyful Heart Foundation: National nonprofit addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse through healing, prevention, and advocacy programs. Directly comparable as a sexual violence survivor-services organization providing crisis response, education, and prevention programming.

Others

• PAN Massachusetts (Postpartum Support International of MA / sexual violence peer): Placeholder - omitted due to weak fit.

Regional players

• YWCA Madison: Regional YWCA affiliate also based in Madison delivering domestic violence, sexual assault, and racial justice programs. Comparable as a Dane County-based provider of overlapping crisis, advocacy, and education services for survivors of gender-based violence.
• Dane County Human Services - Victim Services Unit: Local government unit funding and coordinating victim services for crime survivors including sexual assault. Comparable as a partner in Dane County's coordinated community response and a vehicle for victim-services funding that competes and collaborates with RCC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/rccgamechangers
• Xx.com/rapecrisisdane
• Facebookfacebook.com/RapeCrisisDane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rape-crisis-center-dane-county

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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