Toronto Rape Crisis Centre

The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre (TRCC) was established in 1974 to provide anti-oppressive, feminist peer support to survivors of sexual violence in Toronto. The TRCC provides education, counselling services, and group support for community members. It engages in advocacy and activism for freedom of choice, reproductive justice, and to promote healing for survivors of sexual violence.

Archival Materials

Buttons

This pin shows support for The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre and its work with women who have experienced sexual violence and to eradicate violence against women and children. The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre was established in 1974, one of the first in Canada.
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre

  • Year created:

    --

  • Region:

    Ontario

  • Language:

    English
Take Back the Night marches and vigils are organized by women in communities across Canada as a protest and form of direct action to end violence against women. This button was created by the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre is the Toronto event in September 1986.
Women Unite – Take Back the Night

  • Year created:

    1986

  • Region:

    Ontario

  • Language:

    English

Periodicals

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre Newsletter

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre Newsletter – Vol. 3, No. 3 – 1978

  • Year created:

    1978

  • Publisher:

    Toronto Rape Crisis Centre

  • Author(s):

    Judith Posner, Valerie Varah, Gillean Chase, Darlene Chase, Shelley Glazer, Laura Rowe, Baba Yaga

  • Language:

    English

Photos

Members of the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre participate in the 1983 International Women's Day March in Toronto.
International Women’s Day 1983 (Toronto) – Toronto Rape Crisis

  • Year created:

    1983

  • Photographer:

    Judy Blankenship

  • Region:

    Ontario

Posters