Providing Support to a Vulnerable Population
Many of us may have a loved one in our lives who is transgender – even if we don’t know it. Transgender people are often misunderstood and treated poorly. Up to date statewide and national data is lacking, but the most recent documentation shows that a disproportionate number of vulnerable trans female youth are exploited, trafficked, abused, and murdered. A 2021 study done by the Boston-based Judge Baker Children’s Center found that about a quarter of transgender students in Massachusetts, mainly girls, report having been raped or abused while dating.
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Interrupting the Cycle of Child Abuse
April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. The following article is the first article of a four-week series focusing on raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse. 2 in 5 women and 1 in 5 men will experience a form of sexual abuse/assault in their lifetime. Last year roughly 42,717 children in Texas experienced child abuse including [...]
Digital Abuse: Healthy Love Online and Off
Technology can be a great way to stay connected to the world and those around us. We use it to talk, text, order food, and catch up on our favorite shows. When introduced into relationships, the line between healthy and unhealthy can get confusing. Digital Abuse 1 in 4 teens is harassed through technology. Technology should make us feel [...]
Outspoken Episode 3 is Here!
Check out Outspoken episode 3: Social Change in 2020, where Kiara, Megan, and Nathan reflect back on the outspoken people and moments of 2020 and how they relate to the movement against sexual violence. Check it Out!
The Reality of Dating Violence
“That doesn’t happen to young people.” “It’s not a big deal.” “If it is happening, it should be easy for them to just break-up.” These are all common misconceptions that relate to the prevalence and impact of dating violence. Dating violence occurs among young people at an alarming rate. The short and long-term effects of experiencing dating [...]
Take Action to Prevent Dating Violence
Dating Violence Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness about the impacts of dating abuse and encourage communities to support teens and young adults in seeking healthy relationships. Though these conversations are important to have year-round, February gives us the opportunity to shine a light on dating abuse and inspire conversations about healthy relationships in order to stop violence before it starts. How will you [...]
LGBTQ Relationships
Relationships are as different as the people in them. The same goes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) relationships. There are qualities all healthy relationships should have and abuse is never one of them. No matter who you love or how you identify, everyone deserves a safe and healthy relationship. Healthy LGBTQ Relationships Your relationship should make [...]
LGBTQ Pride Month
What began as a day to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, a tipping point for the LGBTQ rights movement in the United States, LGBTQ Pride Month has grown into a celebration of equality, visibility, and resilience. The Stonewall Uprising, also known as the Stonewall riots, is a part of many moments in history where communities fought long-standing violence, abuse, [...]
Maintaining Healthy Relationships During Shelter-in-Place
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 children, are living with someone, or are dating someone, this new situation has changed many people’s relationship dynamics. For many of us in the United States, stay at home or shelter in place orders are still rather [...]
BOOK REVIEW: Know My Name by Chanel Miller
Chanel Miller In 2015 the Stanford rape case made national headlines and captivated social media, causing many debates on-campus rape culture, drinking, and consent. Media outlets fixated on Brock Turner’s swim records, economic background, and career potential, bringing up real discussions on class and privilege in relation to criminal justice. At the time she was known as Emily Doe, a woman found [...]
Practicing Self-Compassion During the Coronavirus Outbreak
**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 are now working from home, children are home from schools, restaurants and public parks are closing. For many people anxiety and stress levels are high, and tensions are increasing. We are needing to limit our time with others as [...]
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
**This article was written in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stuck at Home If you’re like me right now, you’ve probably been sitting at home under a Stay at Home Directive in order to help keep the world safe against this unprecedented Coronavirus. If you’re like me, you’ve probably been going a little stir crazy. There are only so many things [...]
Behind Closed Doors: Children At Risk
**This article was written in response to the COVID-19 pandemic While the world is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, another crisis is developing out of public sight. With many schools, daycares, and businesses closing their doors, childcare is reverting back into the home. People are being told to stay home in order to keep themselves and others safe.But the unfortunate reality is home [...]
