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RACES outlines services, events and a 24/7 hotline as Urbana proclaims Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Urbana Committee of the Whole · April 7, 2026
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RACES leaders and several residents urged support for youth spaces and services; RACES highlighted free, confidential advocacy, therapy rules for minors, and a 24/7 hotline (217-384-4444) and listed local SAM events.

RACES (Rape Advocacy, Counseling and Education Services) staff briefed council on local services and events as the city proclaimed April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

"My name is Jaya Colasetti. I'm the executive director at RACES," Jaya Colasetti told council and introduced the agency’s array of confidential services, from a crisis hotline to legal advocacy and counseling available across four counties. RACES emphasized the hotline number:…

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