WRC's mission is to end domestic & sexual violence through advocacy, education, and social change.

Joined June 2014
The WRC staff and their furry friends wore their purple to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month! #DVAM #Every1KnowsSome1 Make sure to tag us in your photos!
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The Susquehanna County WRC staff put a sign and purple ribbons on the Green next to the Susquehanna County Courthouse in Montrose in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness month. The 243 purple ribbons represent each survivor of domestic violence served by the agency this year
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Today, we announce that we have reached our halfway point for our Resorting Hope Campaign! Hear more from our Executive Director, Peg Ruddy, to find out more about supporting our organization. To donate: wrcnepa.org
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Thank you to The Scranton Times-Tribune for this powerful article about WRC's Legal Director, Jodi Lewis of the Barbara J. Hart Justice Center and brave rape survivor for working to change an archaic provision in the State's Adoption Act. thetimes-tribune.com/news/ra…
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Our main facility, which houses most of our programs and administrative staff is in need of repairs and renovations. You can help us make these needed changes by donating to our Restoring Hope Capital Campaign by visiting wrcnepa.org/capital-campaign…. Please donate today.
In a given year more than 8,000 calls are received on the WRC 24-hour Crisis Hotline. Help us to continue to Restore Hope to those in need and visit wrcnepa.org to donate today.
A great message from a Scranton Area School District student who participated in WRC's Safe Dates Program. This program has been shown to be effective in reducing dating violence victimization and perpetration across various demographics in grades 7-12.
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Please consider donating to the WRC for #GivingTuesday! You can make a contribution by visiting our website wrcnepa.org/donations/#now
You’re invited to an exciting virtual event! WRC will be making a big announcement. Big sure to tune in. Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 7:00pm via YouTube at bit.ly/WRCevent2020
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Our inspirational woman today is Laverne Cox. Laverne is an American actress and LGBTQ+ advocate. She rose to prominence with her role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, becoming the first openly transgender person. lavernecox.com/.
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Today's inspirational woman is Rebecca Bender. She was trapped in the dark, violent world of sex trafficking. When she escaped her trafficker, she knew she wanted to fight to change the culture and offer hope to survivors. rebeccabender.org/home#speak…
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or sexual violence call WRC's 24-hour hotline at 1-800-257-5765.
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Today's inspirational woman of the week is Rachel Llyod. Rachel was a victim of human trafficking, survived, and now helps provide a way out for others. To find out more about this powerful woman and her organization GEMS visit gems-girls.org/our-story. #rolemodel #Empowerment
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) and Victims’ Intervention Program are excited to announce we have received $174,000 in funding from the AllOne Foundation. The funds received from the AllOne Foundation will be utilized to enhance and expand a Medical Advocacy program.
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Don't forget to get your purple out tomorrow! #DVAM Make sure to tag the Women's Resource Center in your purple picture.
Congratulations to former executive board member Mary Pat Ward, who will receive the 2020 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award in a virtual ceremony on Thursday at the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy Annual Event. 👏👏👏 safdn.org/announcing-the-202…
WRC provides services for over 2,000 adults and children each year throughout Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties. If you or someone you know needs to speak with a Counselor Advocate call 570-346-4671 anytime. #dvam2020 #wrcnepa
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Pictured here are WRC Staff Members with our #NoMore signs. What's yours? Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020 is here. For more information visit nomore.org/campaigns/dvam/ #DVAM2020 #Listeningfromhome #DVAM
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Women's Resource Ctr retweeted
What @ncadv started in October 1981 as a Day of Unity has grown into a National month of awareness for domestic violence. This October, we will #PowerUp and we need your help. Join us at NCADV.org/2020DVAM instagram.com/p/CFzq0GoD3QF/…
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins tomorrow and what better time to educate our community on the varying natures of domestic violence, how to recognize warning signs in our own experiences and others’ lives, and how to help? #DVAM2020
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