Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault
@prairiecasa.bsky.social
The Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault has a two-fold purpose: to alleviate the suffering of sexual assault victims and to prevent sexual violence.
Visit our website to learn about our services: www.prairiecasa.org
Call our 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081
Visit our website to learn about our services: www.prairiecasa.org
Call our 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081
These aren’t just posters — they’re lifelines.
Our hotline posters with pull tabs make it easy for someone to grab the number privately and get help.
Remember, we serve 11 counties in Central Illinois and will deliver our material for free.
📩 DM us to get PCASA hotline posters in your building.
Our hotline posters with pull tabs make it easy for someone to grab the number privately and get help.
Remember, we serve 11 counties in Central Illinois and will deliver our material for free.
📩 DM us to get PCASA hotline posters in your building.
January 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM
These aren’t just posters — they’re lifelines.
Our hotline posters with pull tabs make it easy for someone to grab the number privately and get help.
Remember, we serve 11 counties in Central Illinois and will deliver our material for free.
📩 DM us to get PCASA hotline posters in your building.
Our hotline posters with pull tabs make it easy for someone to grab the number privately and get help.
Remember, we serve 11 counties in Central Illinois and will deliver our material for free.
📩 DM us to get PCASA hotline posters in your building.
PCASA locations will be closed again tomorrow 1/26 due to weather conditions.
Please utilize our 24/7 Hotline to speak with an advocate and receive support. 217-753-8081.
Our offices may be closed, but we are always working to support survivors. 🩵
Please utilize our 24/7 Hotline to speak with an advocate and receive support. 217-753-8081.
Our offices may be closed, but we are always working to support survivors. 🩵
PCASA offices will be closed tomorrow, 1/23, due to the incoming winter storm.
Our 24/7 Hotline remains available to support the community or answer any questions. Please call 217-753-8081 to speak with an advocate. We are here for you. 🤍💙
Our 24/7 Hotline remains available to support the community or answer any questions. Please call 217-753-8081 to speak with an advocate. We are here for you. 🤍💙
January 26, 2026 at 2:27 AM
PCASA locations will be closed again tomorrow 1/26 due to weather conditions.
Please utilize our 24/7 Hotline to speak with an advocate and receive support. 217-753-8081.
Our offices may be closed, but we are always working to support survivors. 🩵
Please utilize our 24/7 Hotline to speak with an advocate and receive support. 217-753-8081.
Our offices may be closed, but we are always working to support survivors. 🩵
PCASA offices will be closed tomorrow, 1/23, due to the incoming winter storm.
Our 24/7 Hotline remains available to support the community or answer any questions. Please call 217-753-8081 to speak with an advocate. We are here for you. 🤍💙
Our 24/7 Hotline remains available to support the community or answer any questions. Please call 217-753-8081 to speak with an advocate. We are here for you. 🤍💙
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
PCASA offices will be closed tomorrow, 1/23, due to the incoming winter storm.
Our 24/7 Hotline remains available to support the community or answer any questions. Please call 217-753-8081 to speak with an advocate. We are here for you. 🤍💙
Our 24/7 Hotline remains available to support the community or answer any questions. Please call 217-753-8081 to speak with an advocate. We are here for you. 🤍💙
In observance of the holiday, the PCASA office will be closed tomorrow. We’ll reopen the next business day and continue standing with survivors and our community. 💙
If you need immediate support, our 24/7 hotline is always available at 217-753-8081.
If you need immediate support, our 24/7 hotline is always available at 217-753-8081.
January 19, 2026 at 6:36 AM
In observance of the holiday, the PCASA office will be closed tomorrow. We’ll reopen the next business day and continue standing with survivors and our community. 💙
If you need immediate support, our 24/7 hotline is always available at 217-753-8081.
If you need immediate support, our 24/7 hotline is always available at 217-753-8081.
PCASA offers counseling services for survivors and their significant others. Our services are free of charge for both youth and adults.
Counseling can be a supportive space to untangle what you’re carrying—at your pace, on your terms.
#PreventionMatters #EndSexualViolence #FreeCounseling #SpeakNow
Counseling can be a supportive space to untangle what you’re carrying—at your pace, on your terms.
#PreventionMatters #EndSexualViolence #FreeCounseling #SpeakNow
January 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
PCASA offers counseling services for survivors and their significant others. Our services are free of charge for both youth and adults.
Counseling can be a supportive space to untangle what you’re carrying—at your pace, on your terms.
#PreventionMatters #EndSexualViolence #FreeCounseling #SpeakNow
Counseling can be a supportive space to untangle what you’re carrying—at your pace, on your terms.
#PreventionMatters #EndSexualViolence #FreeCounseling #SpeakNow
Stalking isn’t just invasive — it’s stressful, exhausting, and can deeply impact mental health. During Stalking Awareness Month, we’re reminding survivors: you’re not overreacting, and you’re not alone. 💙
#PCASA #PreventSexualViolence #StalkingAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #CyberStalkingIsACrime
#PCASA #PreventSexualViolence #StalkingAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #CyberStalkingIsACrime
January 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Stalking isn’t just invasive — it’s stressful, exhausting, and can deeply impact mental health. During Stalking Awareness Month, we’re reminding survivors: you’re not overreacting, and you’re not alone. 💙
#PCASA #PreventSexualViolence #StalkingAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #CyberStalkingIsACrime
#PCASA #PreventSexualViolence #StalkingAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #CyberStalkingIsACrime
✨ We’re hiring! ✨
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is looking for a Sexual Assault Prevention Educator to join our team.
If you’re passionate about prevention, education, and building safer communities, this role is for you.
Apply Here: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f...
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is looking for a Sexual Assault Prevention Educator to join our team.
If you’re passionate about prevention, education, and building safer communities, this role is for you.
Apply Here: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f...
December 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
✨ We’re hiring! ✨
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is looking for a Sexual Assault Prevention Educator to join our team.
If you’re passionate about prevention, education, and building safer communities, this role is for you.
Apply Here: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f...
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is looking for a Sexual Assault Prevention Educator to join our team.
If you’re passionate about prevention, education, and building safer communities, this role is for you.
Apply Here: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f...
Give the gift of respect this season. Checking in with friends, staying aware, and supporting one another are simple ways to prevent harm and build a safer community. #BystanderIntervention #PCASA
December 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Give the gift of respect this season. Checking in with friends, staying aware, and supporting one another are simple ways to prevent harm and build a safer community. #BystanderIntervention #PCASA
Just what is Giving Tuesday, anyway? It’s a global movement that celebrates generosity and kindness.
Please consider a contribution to PCASA this holiday season. You can donate online www.prairiecasa.org or send a contribution to our Springfield office.
#GivingTuesdaycampaign
Please consider a contribution to PCASA this holiday season. You can donate online www.prairiecasa.org or send a contribution to our Springfield office.
#GivingTuesdaycampaign
December 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Just what is Giving Tuesday, anyway? It’s a global movement that celebrates generosity and kindness.
Please consider a contribution to PCASA this holiday season. You can donate online www.prairiecasa.org or send a contribution to our Springfield office.
#GivingTuesdaycampaign
Please consider a contribution to PCASA this holiday season. You can donate online www.prairiecasa.org or send a contribution to our Springfield office.
#GivingTuesdaycampaign
All PCASA offices will be closed early today and remain closed the rest of the week.
Our 24/7 hotline remains available as always. Please call if you need support during this holiday season. We are here to help. 💕
#pcasa #endsexualviolence #rapecrisiscenter #SupportSurvivors
Our 24/7 hotline remains available as always. Please call if you need support during this holiday season. We are here to help. 💕
#pcasa #endsexualviolence #rapecrisiscenter #SupportSurvivors
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
All PCASA offices will be closed early today and remain closed the rest of the week.
Our 24/7 hotline remains available as always. Please call if you need support during this holiday season. We are here to help. 💕
#pcasa #endsexualviolence #rapecrisiscenter #SupportSurvivors
Our 24/7 hotline remains available as always. Please call if you need support during this holiday season. We are here to help. 💕
#pcasa #endsexualviolence #rapecrisiscenter #SupportSurvivors
This #WorldKindnessDay, practice compassion — not just in words, but in action.
-Believe survivors when they share their stories.
-Speak up against harmful jokes and victim-blaming.
-Show empathy — it costs nothing and can change everything.
#SupportSurvivors #endsexualviolence #WorldKindnessDay
-Believe survivors when they share their stories.
-Speak up against harmful jokes and victim-blaming.
-Show empathy — it costs nothing and can change everything.
#SupportSurvivors #endsexualviolence #WorldKindnessDay
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This #WorldKindnessDay, practice compassion — not just in words, but in action.
-Believe survivors when they share their stories.
-Speak up against harmful jokes and victim-blaming.
-Show empathy — it costs nothing and can change everything.
#SupportSurvivors #endsexualviolence #WorldKindnessDay
-Believe survivors when they share their stories.
-Speak up against harmful jokes and victim-blaming.
-Show empathy — it costs nothing and can change everything.
#SupportSurvivors #endsexualviolence #WorldKindnessDay
More than 84% of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime, and over 56% have experienced sexual violence. Nearly 49% have been stalked, and 96% of Native women who are sexually assaulted experience it by non-Native perpetrators.
#Prevention #EndRapeCulture
#Prevention #EndRapeCulture
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
More than 84% of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime, and over 56% have experienced sexual violence. Nearly 49% have been stalked, and 96% of Native women who are sexually assaulted experience it by non-Native perpetrators.
#Prevention #EndRapeCulture
#Prevention #EndRapeCulture
Sextortion is changing — scammers are using AI to create fake, sexualized photos and videos that look real. If this happens to you or someone you know, don’t respond or pay; report it directly to local law enforcement.
#EndSextortion #AIExploitation #OnlineSafety #PCASAProtects #DigitalSafety
#EndSextortion #AIExploitation #OnlineSafety #PCASAProtects #DigitalSafety
October 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Sextortion is changing — scammers are using AI to create fake, sexualized photos and videos that look real. If this happens to you or someone you know, don’t respond or pay; report it directly to local law enforcement.
#EndSextortion #AIExploitation #OnlineSafety #PCASAProtects #DigitalSafety
#EndSextortion #AIExploitation #OnlineSafety #PCASAProtects #DigitalSafety
From witches’ spells to teal potions—our message stays the same: Prevention Has Power! We loved celebrating spooky season while reminding everyone that Consent Isn’t Spooky. Huge thank you to staff and volunteers who helped make it happen! 💜🧡
#PCASA #ConsentIsntSpooky #PreventionHasPower
#PCASA #ConsentIsntSpooky #PreventionHasPower
October 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
From witches’ spells to teal potions—our message stays the same: Prevention Has Power! We loved celebrating spooky season while reminding everyone that Consent Isn’t Spooky. Huge thank you to staff and volunteers who helped make it happen! 💜🧡
#PCASA #ConsentIsntSpooky #PreventionHasPower
#PCASA #ConsentIsntSpooky #PreventionHasPower
Federal funding is vital to supporting the local
infrastructure that provides essential services to more than five million adult and child victims and survivors. Call your Representative or Senator to advocate for funding to continue to support vital organizations. #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
infrastructure that provides essential services to more than five million adult and child victims and survivors. Call your Representative or Senator to advocate for funding to continue to support vital organizations. #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Federal funding is vital to supporting the local
infrastructure that provides essential services to more than five million adult and child victims and survivors. Call your Representative or Senator to advocate for funding to continue to support vital organizations. #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
infrastructure that provides essential services to more than five million adult and child victims and survivors. Call your Representative or Senator to advocate for funding to continue to support vital organizations. #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
Calling all UIS students and staff! The Prevention team will be at UIS to talk about Bystander Intervention. You don't want to miss it!
📅 Event Details
Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Student Union, Central Ballroom, University of Illinois Springfield
📅 Event Details
Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Student Union, Central Ballroom, University of Illinois Springfield
Bringing in the Bystander | University of Illinois Springfield
Bringing in the Bystander (BITB) is a prevention program based on the concept that all community members have a role to play in ending incivility, harassment, violence and discrimination. Participants...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Calling all UIS students and staff! The Prevention team will be at UIS to talk about Bystander Intervention. You don't want to miss it!
📅 Event Details
Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Student Union, Central Ballroom, University of Illinois Springfield
📅 Event Details
Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Student Union, Central Ballroom, University of Illinois Springfield
Studies show that survivors are 3 to 4 times more likely to attempt suicide compared to those who have not experienced sexual violence.
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 PCASA 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone #PCASAcares #EndTheSilence
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 PCASA 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone #PCASAcares #EndTheSilence
September 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Studies show that survivors are 3 to 4 times more likely to attempt suicide compared to those who have not experienced sexual violence.
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 PCASA 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone #PCASAcares #EndTheSilence
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 PCASA 24/7 Hotline 217-753-8081.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #YouAreNotAlone #PCASAcares #EndTheSilence
We’re growing our team! Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is looking for a Part-Time Sexual Assault Trauma Counselor to provide trauma-informed care and support to survivors.
📍 Springfield-based with travel to satellite offices.
Visit the link to apply www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
📍 Springfield-based with travel to satellite offices.
Visit the link to apply www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
August 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We’re growing our team! Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault is looking for a Part-Time Sexual Assault Trauma Counselor to provide trauma-informed care and support to survivors.
📍 Springfield-based with travel to satellite offices.
Visit the link to apply www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
📍 Springfield-based with travel to satellite offices.
Visit the link to apply www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5...
📣 PCASA is hiring! We're looking for an Assistant Director of Financial Operations to join our team.
If you have experience in financial oversight and a passion for supporting meaningful work in the community, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Apply now on Indeed: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e...
If you have experience in financial oversight and a passion for supporting meaningful work in the community, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Apply now on Indeed: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e...
July 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
📣 PCASA is hiring! We're looking for an Assistant Director of Financial Operations to join our team.
If you have experience in financial oversight and a passion for supporting meaningful work in the community, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Apply now on Indeed: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e...
If you have experience in financial oversight and a passion for supporting meaningful work in the community, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Apply now on Indeed: www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e...
SAVE THE DATE - June 5 is our national #DayOfAction to demand federal funding for sexual assault and domestic violence services.
📢 A Day of Action toolkit with call scripts, social media content, and more is available!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate
📢 A Day of Action toolkit with call scripts, social media content, and more is available!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate
May 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
SAVE THE DATE - June 5 is our national #DayOfAction to demand federal funding for sexual assault and domestic violence services.
📢 A Day of Action toolkit with call scripts, social media content, and more is available!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate
📢 A Day of Action toolkit with call scripts, social media content, and more is available!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FundSafetyNow #ProtectVictims #SavetheDate
Today’s resource table: Bystander Intervention & Consent! Education on these topics helps prevent sexual violence before it starts. Want a training, presentation, or table at your org? Reach out!
#supportsurvivors #pcasa #pcasa50years #endsexualviolence #centralillinois
#supportsurvivors #pcasa #pcasa50years #endsexualviolence #centralillinois
April 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Today’s resource table: Bystander Intervention & Consent! Education on these topics helps prevent sexual violence before it starts. Want a training, presentation, or table at your org? Reach out!
#supportsurvivors #pcasa #pcasa50years #endsexualviolence #centralillinois
#supportsurvivors #pcasa #pcasa50years #endsexualviolence #centralillinois
PCASA joined Illinois College for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to take a stand against sexual violence. From spinning our ‘What Would You Do?’ wheel to joining a student-led pledge, it was a powerful day of awareness and action. #PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #WalkAMile
April 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
PCASA joined Illinois College for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to take a stand against sexual violence. From spinning our ‘What Would You Do?’ wheel to joining a student-led pledge, it was a powerful day of awareness and action. #PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #WalkAMile
Only 4 days left until we #TurnOurTownTeal
Join us as we raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and show support for survivors in our community.
#PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #TealTown #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #PCASA #SexualAssaultAwareness #TurnItTeal #PreventionIsPossible
Join us as we raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and show support for survivors in our community.
#PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #TealTown #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #PCASA #SexualAssaultAwareness #TurnItTeal #PreventionIsPossible
March 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Only 4 days left until we #TurnOurTownTeal
Join us as we raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and show support for survivors in our community.
#PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #TealTown #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #PCASA #SexualAssaultAwareness #TurnItTeal #PreventionIsPossible
Join us as we raise awareness for sexual assault prevention and show support for survivors in our community.
#PCASATOTT2025 #SAAM2025 #TealTown #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence #PCASA #SexualAssaultAwareness #TurnItTeal #PreventionIsPossible
Springfield, IL people! We need your help to Turn Our Town Teal to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness month. Please reach out to Nyah at [email protected] to sign up!
#springfieldillinois #centralillinois #downtownspringfieldil #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #PCASATOTT2025
#springfieldillinois #centralillinois #downtownspringfieldil #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #PCASATOTT2025
March 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Springfield, IL people! We need your help to Turn Our Town Teal to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness month. Please reach out to Nyah at [email protected] to sign up!
#springfieldillinois #centralillinois #downtownspringfieldil #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #PCASATOTT2025
#springfieldillinois #centralillinois #downtownspringfieldil #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #PCASATOTT2025
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere! In observance of International Women’s Day, PCASA offices will be closed. Let’s continue advocating for equality, empowerment, and a world free from sexual violence.
#EmpowerWomen #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
#EmpowerWomen #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
March 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere! In observance of International Women’s Day, PCASA offices will be closed. Let’s continue advocating for equality, empowerment, and a world free from sexual violence.
#EmpowerWomen #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years
#EmpowerWomen #SupportSurvivors #PCASA50Years