Tag: sexual assault

Your Community Action Toolkit: How to Get Started Advocating for a Cause

February 3, 2022

The Catalysts for Change shares information on various mental illnesses and disorders, domestic violence, and sexual assault (particularly on campuses), as well as resources. Reach out to us today! Everyone can dream of a better world, but creating it requires more than dreams. It calls for action. However, creating grassroots momentum for a cause can … More Your Community Action Toolkit: How to Get Started Advocating for a Cause

JDoe: Report Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Anonymously

April 15, 2018

Report sexual assault/harassment anonymously as a survivor/witness. When the justice system fails us, when we live in a rape culture, when you are too scared to come forward as a witness or survivor, report through JDoe. Together, we can puts crimes on the map so we can know how safe our communities are. If you … More JDoe: Report Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Anonymously

Supporting a Survivor: The Basics by Know Your IX

April 1, 2018

“When a survivor comes out about having been sexually assaulted or abused by an intimate partner — whether it be their first time telling anyone or their hundredth — recognize that the process can be extremely difficult and that you should be as supportive as possible. When a victim comes out to you, remember that … More Supporting a Survivor: The Basics by Know Your IX

16 Safe and Creative Ways for Bystanders to Become Upstanders in Stopping Violence Against Women

December 4, 2017

We know that there is no excuse for violence, and we know that violence should never be allowed to happen. So, as witnesses or bystanders to a violent situation, what could we do to stop it from happening? We took a walk around the Breakthrough office and asked our team members what they would do … More 16 Safe and Creative Ways for Bystanders to Become Upstanders in Stopping Violence Against Women

4 Things You Can Do Right Now To Support Survivors & End Sexual Violence

October 25, 2017

It’s OK to be scared right now. Many of us are frightened, and with good reason. Sexual assault has been at the forefront of our national conversation as of late, but not because survivors’ voices are being heard. Sexual violence has been normalized, ridiculed even. Political figures and celebrities have flaunted their predatory behavior with … More 4 Things You Can Do Right Now To Support Survivors & End Sexual Violence

“Parents Aren’t Talking to Teens About Consent, Study Finds”

October 16, 2017

By Brittney McNamara MAY 18, 2017 12:43PM EDT “There’s a LOT more to cover than sex. When you’re heading off to college, there’s obviously a lot on your mind. What your roommate will be like, how hard your classes will be, where you’ll hang out on the weekends — and sex. Many people associate college with … More “Parents Aren’t Talking to Teens About Consent, Study Finds”

A woman interviewed 100 convicted rapists in India. This is what she learned.

September 27, 2017

“When I went to research, I was convinced these men are monsters. But when you talk to them, you realize these are not extraordinary men, they are really ordinary. What they’ve done is because of upbringing and thought process…In my experience a lot of these men don’t realize that what they’ve done is rape. They … More A woman interviewed 100 convicted rapists in India. This is what she learned.

#DearBetsy: How To Defend Title IX and Prevent Campus Sexual Violence

September 12, 2017

“IT’S UP TO ALL OF US — STUDENTS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND CONCERNED CITIZENS — TO JOIN TOGETHER, TO HOLD EACH OTHER ACCOUNTABLE, TO HOLD OUR LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE, AND TO HOLD THIS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTABLE.” Sign up for Title IX action alerts from the United State of Women Be the first to know when Secretary DeVos launches the comment … More #DearBetsy: How To Defend Title IX and Prevent Campus Sexual Violence