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QUIZ: What Do You Know About Boundaries?
Do you know when you’re crossing a boundary or when someone crosses your boundaries? Boundaries are what we personally have to be able to define what we want and don’t want in any of our relationships. This can include with your partner, friends, or even family. Everyone has their own boundaries and it can be defined differently by each person, which is why it is always important to respect someone’s boundaries and know if you have crossed the line with someone.
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10 Ways You Can Prevent Sexual Violence
10 Ways You Can Prevent Sexual Violence Everyone can play a part in preventing sexual violence. Here are some ways you can do your part!
When A Child Says #MeToo
When A Child Says #MeToo For decades, we at HCWC have stressed the importance of believing survivors of sexual assault or relationship violence when they open up and tell their story. Talking to someone about abuse or trauma can be an overwhelming and incredibly vulnerable act, which is why it is so crucial not to shut someone down by offering suggestions about what a survivor could [...]
Listen. Believe. Support.
Listen. Believe. Support.On October 15, 2017, actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” This tweet started a ripple effect of an infinite number of survivors and victims of sexual assault coming forward and sharing that they too had experienced sexual violence.Since then, the #MeToo movement has continuously grown and awareness has [...]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a national effort to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. We can do better. Help us stop sexual violence before it starts. [...]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an annual campaign dedicated to raising public awareness and prevention of child abuse. This month is about engaging individuals and communities on how we can keep children safe. Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the U.S. annually. 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before [...]
Why We Honor Dating Violence Awareness Month
Why We Honor Dating Violence Awareness Month February is Dating Violence Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness about the impacts of dating abuse and encourage communities to support young people in seeking healthy relationships. 1 in 3 young people will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with. Everyone deserves a healthy relationship. Help us [...]
Let’s Talk About Consent
Let’s Talk about Consent There seems to be more stories every day about sexual assault and harassment among celebrities, teachers, college students, athletes, and politicians. The conversations around these stories reveal many people struggling to understand sexual assault -- perhaps incorrectly assuming these stories always involve violence. Sexual assault means performing any sexual activity without consent from the other person. If you believe [...]
7 Things We Can Teach Children to Prevent Sexual Assault in Future Generations
7 Things We Can Teach Children to Prevent Sexual Assault in Future Generations In the wake of the #metoo movement, many parents, teachers, and caregivers want to know what we should be teaching young people. How old do they need to be to understand? Teaching consent and boundaries to children is simpler than we think, and it should begin as young as possible. [...]
Did You Know You Are a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse?
Did You Know You Were a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse? Have you ever seen a situation involving a child that made you feel uncomfortable? Perhaps you suspected a child is in danger. Maybe you wondered, what should I do? What can I do? The purpose of mandated reporting is to identify suspected abuse or neglect of a child as quickly as possible to [...]
Healthy Relationships 101
Healthy Relationships 101 Relationships can be defined in many ways. Whether they are serious, casual, a friendship, or family, all relationships deserve to be healthy. But how do you know if your relationship is healthy? The Relationship Spectrum A helpful place to start is by thinking about relationships existing on a spectrum - with healthy on one end, abusive on the other end, [...]
10 Signs You May be in an Unhealthy Relationship
Recognizing the Signs of Dating Violence Being in a relationship is not always easy but it should be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, one where you feel supported and accepted by your partner. New relationships are very exciting and sometimes even magical, the person you like likes you back! It is a time of going out on dates and getting to know one another. [...]
A Better Bystander
Are You a Bystander? "That is none of my concern/business!" "Someone else will help them." "Maybe they are playing around." "I don’t have enough time to help them, I am already late." "I am too weak to help." Have you ever thought this after witnessing someone in need of help or support? Many of us do. The bystander effect is when a person [...]