WOAR is the oldest and largest rape crisis center in the state of Pennsylvania. WOAR serves the Philadelphia community. Sexual violence thrives in a society rooted in systemic oppression.
To accomplish this mission, we fight all forms of oppression including racism and gender-based violence. Both COVID and the global movement for racial equity following the murders of unarmed Black people have underscored the importance of community and the change that needs to occur as we move forward together. Over the years the organization has grown from a group of volunteers working in a small room of a hospital to an organization that touches individuals across the city.
Click here to view more about our history. WOAR also has a volunteer program and internship program where adults can help us respond to hotline calls, provide medical accompaniment, and work within the community. Please explore our website to learn more about sexual violence and the array of services that WOAR can provide to survivors, family members, and the community.
We provide specialized treatment services, comprehensive prevention education programs, and advocacy for the rights of the victims of sexual assault, abuse and harassment. We work with survivors regardless of when the violence occurred, and our goal is to empower survivors to heal. WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence does not practice nor condone discrimination on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, age, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, political belief, mental or physical handicap, or any other preference or personal characteristic, condition, or status.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the agency or the funding agencies. About WOAR. Two days later, I bolted out of bed, because lying in bed with my thoughts racing was making me feel trapped to the point of a panic attack. I caught my breath. I want to continue to help other survivors embody their potential.
