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The R.A.N.T. & R.A.V.E.™

Developed by artist, educator and abuse survivor, Cherie Lee, The R.A.N.T. & R.A.V.E. is a public awareness and empowerment campaign co-created with local child abuse victims and survivors, asking us Recognize Abuse, Neglect and Trauma, and to Respect And Value Everyone™.

The result of a continuing personal struggle to contextualize my past and present experiences as I embarked on my own path of healing and self discovery, the R.A.N.T. is soon to be a 501(c)3, and features an art installation designed as an immersive and interactive multimedia experience featuring a wide range of works reflecting an even wider range of adverse conditions.

Of the 31 million citizens becoming adults in America every year, 7.5 million are known survivors of abuse.

Factoring in high rates of suicide, incarceration and severely curtailed adult life-expectancies, the impact on society is estimated at $585 billion. To add to that, The World Health Organization estimates that for every known case there are at least nine submerged cases that will never be followed or treated.

No-one is benefited by victims remaining in shame, isolation or silence. R.A.N.T. & R.A.V.E. starts at the source to expose and challenge the myths and misunderstandings of abuse and its far-reaching, long-lasting individual and societal effects by creating a safe and public forum where we can finally all F.A.C.E. It!*, out loud, in the open, together and supported by community: A collective R.A.N.T. against abuse, so we can R.A.V.E. for the future.

The project is intended as a non-profit solution to the culturally endemic crisis, hoping to work in conjunction with local Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC’s), their partners and related affiliates, among other relevant area organizations, and aims to become a valuable information and resource-sharing hub, with a focus on public awareness, education, and solution-based conversations and programming events.

The inaugural R.A.N.T. Exhibition is scheduled to launch in April 2025, coinciding with National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This annual event will travel to venues across the northeast, maximizing visibility and outreach. By presenting a diverse range of artistic expressions, the exhibition aims to inspire action and advocacy against child abuse and neglect.

Raise Awareness: Educate the public about the realities of abuse and neglect.
Strengthen Community Engagement: Foster dialogue and support within communities.
Share Prevention Strategies: Equip communities with resources to prevent and respond to abuse.
Co-Creation: Elevate the voices of survivors and families through collaborative exhibitions.
Promote Annual Events: Align with national campaigns to amplify impact.

Our trauma-informed approach ensures that every aspect of our exhibitions respects the dignity and experiences of survivors. Unlike traditional methods, R.A.N.T. & R.A.V.E. empowers families and children to educate their communities, driving sustainable change from within.

Learn more about our origins here.