Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is the oldest[1] anti-rape coalition in the United States, working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocating for the rights and needs of victims.[2] Founded in 1975, PCAR works with a statewide network of 51 rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties to provide services to survivors of sexual violence.[3]

References
  1. "The History of the Violence Against Women Act" (PDF). U.S. Department of Justice. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
  2. "Resources in Pennsylvania". National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
  3. "About PCAR". Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. Retrieved October 13, 2011.


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