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Why words matter when we name violence

Why words matter when we name violence

by admin | Apr 19, 2021 | Conversation, Education, Mentor, Role Model, Teen

Trigger Warning: This blog contains discussion of sexual assault of adults and children. It can be uncomfortable to talk so directly about sexual assault. Some people and news outlets might soften the truth by using words that deflect or minimize violence.  The words...
How Can We Talk about Sexual Violence in the Classroom in a Trauma-Informed Way?

How Can We Talk about Sexual Violence in the Classroom in a Trauma-Informed Way?

by admin | Apr 19, 2021 | Conversation, Education, Mentor, Role Model

To prevent sexual violence, we must talk about sexual violence. Sexual violence is rampant in our society and is often a traumatic event for the survivor. So, how can we talk about sexual violence in a trauma-informed way? How can we lessen the harm of the...
Does Your School’s Dress Code Reinforce Rape Culture?

Does Your School’s Dress Code Reinforce Rape Culture?

by admin | Mar 22, 2021 | Conversation, Education, Teen, Uncategorized

Does Your School’s Dress Code Reinforce Rape Culture? Dress codes enforce a set of values through the regulation of permitted items of clothing. Students want to express themselves and have autonomy in their bodies, and schools create rules about what clothing is...
What Counts as Sexual Violence?

What Counts as Sexual Violence?

by admin | Mar 22, 2021 | Conversation, Education, Mentor, Role Model, Teen

Rape doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. When you peel back the story behind a violent crime, you will find many other types of violence that were permitted or even encouraged. This is known as the spectrum of violence. The culture that permits and encourages sexual...
When We Are Deeply Connected to People, We Are Much Less Likely to Cause Harm

When We Are Deeply Connected to People, We Are Much Less Likely to Cause Harm

by admin | Aug 11, 2020 | Conversation, Mentor, Support

“When we are deeply connected to people, we are much less likely to cause harm,” said Rachel Cox, Clinical Director of Community Against Violence (CAV), of their framework for preventing violence on individual, community, and structural levels. CAV has been serving...
How Justin Baldoni is Redefining Masculinity

How Justin Baldoni is Redefining Masculinity

by admin | Apr 28, 2020 | Conversation, Mentor, Role Model, Teen, Uncategorized

Justin Baldoni is the actor that plays the heartthrob in the TV series, Jane the Virgin. He’s speaking out to men about masculinity, and he’s being vulnerable. Here is what Justin is doing to change his version of masculinity. Much of the following was gleaned from...
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