The pennsylvania coalition against rape(pcar) works to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assualt. Pcar funds and supports the work of a network of rape crisis centers that provide primary prevention programs and counseling to victims of all ages in pennsylvania's 67 counties. Pcar also operates the national sexual violence resource center to support sexual assault prevention and intervention across the country and delivers resources, consultation, system advocacy and trainings on sexual assault-related issues to professionals across the country. Services are funded through the PA dept. Of human service, PA dept. Of health, PA commission on crime and delinquency and the centers for disease control and prevention.

Federal funds are received from the u.S. Department of justice and the department of health and human services to fund programs related to victims of rape and sexual abuse, legal services for victims, and educational programs.