DC Rape Crisis Center

DCRCC is the designated State Sexual Assault Coalition for the District of Columbia providing survivor-centered advocacy through therapeutic services, training and technical assistance, community education, public policy initiatives as well as volunteer opportunities. More specifically:

Individual & group counseling (English and Spanish)
A 24-hour crisis hotline (202-333-RAPE)
Community education & outreach
Training & technical assistance
Public policy & legislative Initiatives
Volunteer opportunities
Undergraduate and graduate internship opportunities


DCRCC is the oldest and the first rape crisis center in the country, and the federally designated State Sexual Assault Coalition for the District of Columbia providing survivor-centered, and community led advocacy through therapeutic services, training and technical assistance, community education, public policy initiatives as well as volunteer opportunities.
(202) 333 - 7273   - HOTLINE

Childhood Sexual Abuse

This webpage offers information on what childhood sexual abuse is, how to identify it, and what to do if you suspect it.
  • 5321 First Place NE Washington DC 20011
Service Category: Care

Rape Crisis Hotline

For people in crisis, our hotline offers 24 hour services.
  • 5321 First Place NE Washington DC 20011
Service Category: Emergency Care

Training and Technical Assistance (T & TA)

DCRCC has provided community education within DC for more than two decades. This legacy is central to our culturally specific and participant focused model of training. Over the last five years, DCRCC...
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Service Category: Legal

Tools for Loved Ones

This webpage offers guidance for people the loved ones of victims of sexual assault and rape. Caring for a loved one who is a survivor of sexual assault is difficult and this website offers guidance.
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Service Category: Care

There is No Straight Path

Website offers interactive artwork to describe the complex nature of healing from sexual assault. Imagining healing is one of the most challenging tasks asked of a survivor. The word itself conjures...
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Service Category: Emergency Care

Rapid Emotional Support Team (REST)

Rapid Emotional Support Team, REST, was developed due to an increased need for crisis support as a result of growing levels of awareness and organized response to issues related to sexual assault. RES...
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Service Category: Care Emergency

Tools for Survivors

This webpage offers guided information about various concerns related to sexual assault and rape. Please visit this website to learn more.
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Service Category: Care

Free Counseling Services

DCRCC CONTINUUM OF CARE & COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY Individuals who have experienced any form of sexual violence have survived a profound violation which can lead to deep, difficult feelings—including sh...
  • 5321 First Place NE Washington DC 20011
Service Category: Care
DC Rape Crisis Center
5321 First Place NE Washington DC 20011