Author: Megan Osborne

Megan Osborne

Megan is passionate about prevention education and community. She strongly believes in social justice and ending violence. Megan works as a digital educator at HCWC where she uses social media, our podcast, and community presentations to promote gender equality, advocacy, consent, and healthy relationships. She is also passionate about advocating for peace, equality, and youth empowerment. She enjoys research, watching movies, playing roller derby, and spending time at the river with family.

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Recognizing Abusive Behaviors

by Megan Osborne October 4, 2021 0

Domestic abuse varies dramatically in relationships, but the constant components are rooted in one person asserting power and control over the other. Domestic V... Read more.

Healthy Relationships

Maintaining Healthy Relationships During Shelter-in-Place

by Megan Osborne May 15, 2020 0

We have all been quickly thrust into a completely new living arrangement amidst current shelter in place orders. Whether you have been married for years, have c... Read more.

Media, Sexual Assault

BOOK REVIEW: Know My Name by Chanel Miller

by Megan Osborne May 11, 2020 0

In 2015 the Stanford rape case made national headlines and captivated social media, causing many debates on-campus rape culture, drinking, and consent. Media ou... Read more.

Self-Care

Practicing Self-Compassion During the Coronavirus Outbreak

by Megan Osborne April 28, 2020 0

**This article was written in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent Social Distancing orders have drastically changed our day to day lives. Many people a... Read more.

Child Abuse

Help Prevent Child Abuse This April

by Megan Osborne April 1, 2020 2

Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed every year in the United States and is dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse and neglect. Nearly 70... Read more.

Sexual Assault

How to Listen. Believe. Support. This April

by Megan Osborne March 30, 2020 0

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a national effort to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prev... Read more.

Dating & Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships, Sexual Assault

Helping a Friend

by Megan Osborne February 18, 2020 0

A friend of mine is in an abusive relationship and I am worried about them. What can I do to help?It can be a very upsetting when someone we care about is being... Read more.

Dating & Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships

#BeTheChange This Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Megan Osborne October 1, 2019 0

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an annual campaign committed to raising awareness of and preventing domestic violence. Domestic violence affects p... Read more.

Healthy Relationships

Talking to Teens About Relationships

by Megan Osborne July 3, 2019 0

How are we preparing our children and teens for healthy relationships? Modeling healthy relationships is a great way we teach these behaviors. However, some te... Read more.

Child Abuse, Dating & Domestic Violence, Healthy Relationships

Internet Safety Tips for Teens & Parents

by Megan Osborne June 25, 2019 0

With most teens accessing the internet from mobile devices, many parents want to know how they can keep their teens safe online. While many programs and apps ar... Read more.