Tag Archives: Violence Against Women

1 is 2 Many PSA

Posted on October 9, 2012 by admin

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — have you seen the White House’s PSA on Dating Violence yet? If not, here it is. And be sure to watch this space and our YouTube channel later this week to see the … Continue reading →

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1 is 2 Many PSA

Posted on June 22, 2012 by admin

Check out this awesome PSA on Violence Against Women from the White House. Share it, step up and speak out!

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Raising Awareness

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Emily

By Emily Mathis The first time he hit me I was so scared and shocked that I stayed. After that it was a continuous cycle of verbal, emotional, and physical abuse followed by guilt, blame, and manipulation to get me … Continue reading →

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What is a SlutWalk?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by arzie

By Emily Mathis Say to someone that you are going to attend a ‘SlutWalk’ and you might get some curious looks. But a SlutWalk is the newest social movement sweeping the nation. From New York to L.A. and in between … Continue reading →

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Corrective Rape is Not Correct

Posted on May 17, 2011 by arzie

By Patsy Campos A recent article brought a disturbing phenomenon to my attention known as “corrective rape.”  Corrective rape is a criminal act in which a person rapes another person of the opposite sex to “cure” them of their sexual … Continue reading →

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Movimiento Machista Colombiano (Male Chauvinist Colombian Movement)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Devon

By Maritza Gordillo A recent news report on the Spanish channel Univision focused on a group of Colombian men forming a movement called, Movimiento Machista Colombiano (Male Chauvinist Colombian Movement). The group’s founder, Beto Barreto, wanted to start this political … Continue reading →

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Denim Day 2011

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Devon

By Bethany Reyna In 1992 an 18-year-old girl in Italy was raped by her driving instructor. She pressed charges and won the case. Her case was later overturned at the High Italian Court and the charges were dropped because a … Continue reading →

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Take Back the Night 2011

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Devon

By Bethany Reyna A 501 (c)3 charity since 2001, Take Back The Night is a mission to end sexual violence and to support survivors of sexual assault. Every year, the global community holds their own Take Back the Night rallies … Continue reading →

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Devon

By Devon White   The month of April marks the  Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) national campaign. The primary goal of SAAM is to raise awareness and educate the public about the realities of sexual violence. According to the SAAM … Continue reading →

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Biden Announces Sexual Violence Awareness Campaign

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

By Brenda Bethman Yesterday, Vice President Biden announced a new effort by the U.S. Department of Education to promote and enforce the guidelines regarding sexual violence and harassment that all colleges and universities receiving federal funds must follow. The video of … Continue reading →

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