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Growing up on the eastside of Detroit, Laquetta “Elle” Travis had seen a lot. “So much happens there, some of it good, some of bad,” she shares. “I was sexually assaulted twice — once when I was 19 and again when I was 22 — and I reported those rapes in 2006 and again in 2008, but nothing ever happened. …
By Ashley Eovaldi Sexual assault is something that is sadly very prevalent in our society today. As a student at Wayne State University I have met all different types of people each having their own unique story and experiences. Unfortunately, many of the people who I have met in my life are survivors of sexual assault. Although this is a …
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 makeup they wear and how nice they can be …
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. …
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 accused of sexual assault and/or harassment, and surprisingly most of them …
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 …
“Hello? Can You Help Me?”: Creating Safe Spaces for Male Survivors of Sexual Assault It was 2011, shortly after I became an advocate for WC SAFE. I came into the office one morning, anticipating a full day. As I turned on my computer, logged into my email and began to pull up the day’s calendar, the phone rings. It’s 9:02 …
WC SAFE ED Kimberly Hurst discussing resources for sexual assault survivors on the Fatima Salman show on 910 am Superstation.