Through advocacy and education, Roc.SRJ strives to bridge the gap between sexual and reproductive justice resources and connect them to the people of Rochester, NY.
Our GoalRochester’s Sexual & Reproductive Justice Task Force was established on July 16, 2016, by a group of passionate local health educators and advocates. We understood that our city was in need of amplifying the voices of those of us who have been omitted from the conversations surrounding our own bodies and rights.
Roc.SRJ believes sexual and reproductive justice exists when all people have the autonomy, resources, and rights to make decisions about their bodies, reproduction, and sexual lives, with dignity. We've evolved a lot in seven years, but our mission has remained the same: through advocacy, education, and community, we bridge the gap between SRJ resources and the people who need them in Rochester. Thank you so much for all of your support!
We’re thrilled to share an exciting development: we are expanding our team to take on the challenges of 2025 head-on. The rising rates of maternal and infant mortality, the threats to reproductive rights, and the systemic injustices tied to incarceration and immigration require all of us to rise together.
This is a call to action for those ready to stand on the frontlines of advocacy, education, and community mobilization. In our upcoming newsletters, we’ll inform you about what’s at stake, equip you with tools to make a difference, and amplify the voices of those most impacted by these fights.
We’re seeking passionate individuals to join our team at every level of involvement. Whether you’re ready to take on leadership roles, contribute your skills behind the scenes, or lend a helping hand for specific projects, there’s a place for you in the fight for sexual and reproductive justice. Let’s work together to make an impact!
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Check out our application process below, if you have the capacity for more right now and are looking for somewhere to put your energy into action, check out our Step-By-Step Guide For New Members for more information on who we are and where we hope to go. Click on the application process image to head straight to our social media for more information!
We are ready. Are you? Let’s build a movement that cannot be ignored. We hope you and yours have a sweet and safe holiday!
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It is the hope of Roc.SRJ to help organizations, policy makers, board members, community stake holders, health care providers and those who work under those umbrellas understand that when we center Black , Brown and Indigenous people, we can resuscitate the systems and alleviate issues for everyone else.