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Respect Together

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) was formed in 1975 to support and advocate for the collective needs of rape crisis centers throughout Pennsylvania. It was one of the first state sexual assault coalitions in the United States and one of the few to have a dedicated line item in the state’s annual budget. PCAR supports survivors of sexual abuse throughout all 67 counties of Pennsylvania, through a network of community-based centers.

PCAR received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of the Violence Against Women Act, to create a National Sexual Violence Resource Center, that opened in July 2000. The NSVRC has grown to be a leading nationwide provider of information and tools, including hosting the largest resource library in the world devoted to sexual violence and its prevention and coordinating Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) activities each April.

Over time, the acronym PCAR was used to mean both the entire organization and also the state coalition activities. This created confusion, as did having a national entity under the umbrella of a state organization. For these, and other, reasons the organization was rebranded in 2023 as Respect Together. This name together with the tagline “united to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment”, reflects the vision we are moving toward and that it can only be achieved by working closely with many partners and allies.

Respect Together unites all elements of our work under one name with the continuing operation of our two major divisions – the re-named Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), which focuses on advocacy in Pennsylvania; and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), which provides resources and prevention strategies at the national level. Together, we are working to disrupt the driving forces behind sexual violence to create and uphold safe, equitable communities with a culture of respect for all people.

Nov 03, 2026
Full time
Staff Attorney
$73,915 - $78,915 yearly
Respect Together Remote (Harrisburg, PA)
Position Summary The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing holistic and trauma informed legal advice and counsel and brief services to victims of sexual violence. The Staff Attorney is expected to represent clients in court, prepare legal documents, and prepare cases requiring limited representation for trial or administrative proceedings. The Staff Attorney is expected to use a holistic lens to meet the varied and unique legal needs of victims of sexual violence. Caseloads will include, but are not limited to, Title IX proceedings, sexual violence protection order petitions, sexual violence intimidation order petitions, criminal justice advocacy, landlord tenant matters, and employment discrimination matters. The Staff Attorney will collaborate with members of other internal and external groups addressing issues surrounding sexual violence in the courtroom and in communities throughout Pennsylvania. The Respect Together office is based in Harrisburg, PA, however this...
Nov 03, 2026
Full time
Evaluation & Data Specialist
$50,000 - $55,286 yearly
Respect Together Hybrid (Harrisburg, PA)
Position Summary The Evaluation Specialist supports data collection, management, analysis, and use across the Coalition. Working with Coalition staff, local rape crisis centers, and partners, the Specialist uses data to inform program planning, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and grant activities. The position serves as an internal resource for data and evaluation needs, translating data into clear findings and actionable information that demonstrate impact, identify trends and needs, and advance strategic priorities. This is an on-site position with a hybrid work schedule requiring two days in our Harrisburg, PA office per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Data Management, Analysis, & Quality Assurance: Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data across grants, initiatives, and local rape crisis centers. Monitor data throughout the year, including reviewing ETO and other reporting systems for accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Conduct...