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Teaching Men That Their Voices Are Important Too By: Michael Nesbitt It’s unfortunate to know that the women in my life, and many other women around the world, live in a society where they have to constantly worry about what they are wearing, what they are doing, who they spend time with, how late they stay out, how much …
Why are Sexual Assaults on College Campuses Treated Differently? By: Gina Telega With strong feminist positions taking a forefront and activism like the #MeToo movement, the topic of sexual assault is getting more attention than it has in previous decades. Even with these steps in the right direction, information regarding sexual assault is still being swept under the rug. …
Welcome to Hollywood – Shedding the Casting Couch Culture By: April Slusser Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Woody Allen, Roger Ailes, Casey Affleck, Roman Polanski, Charlie Sheen, Mike Tyson, Alfred Hitchcock, Sean Penn, Marlon Brando, Sean Connery, Bill Murray. The general population may not be aware of what this group of men have in common: collectively, they’ve all been …
Sexual Assault & Intimate Partner Violence In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, WCSAFE wants to acknowledge the lives and experiences of those survivors who have been victimized at the hands of an intimate partner. It takes strength to endure. Survive. We want you to know that it is not your fault. We believe you. We …
“Little Brown Girl” By: LaQuetta Travis Little Brown Girl no one knows the pain you’ll go through as you grow Little brown girl no one dares speak of your sorrow, your plight so they stand boldly, they mock and they stare could it be that no one cares? Little brown girl I’d tell you now if I …
An Advocates Inspiration By: Kristyn Weinert, LLMSW WC Safe First Responder Sexual Assault Advocate We are all born with a unique opportunity to be given a choice to determine our fate and destiny in life. Some say it’s a passion, others it’s a calling; however to me it’s both and what I call inspiration to be a voice for …