Sexual Assault Awareness Month

There Is No Excuse

Mariska Hargitay | Posted 04.24.2012

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We hope you will join people across the country tomorrow who will be wearing jeans as a show of their confidence in the power of an enlightened, courageous community that stands together and declares: "There is no excuse for and never an invitation to rape."

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Breaking the Silence: Why Men and Women Must Stand Together on Sexual Assault

Nico Lang | Posted 04.18.2012

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As we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we must realize that our responsibility to the women and men who have been affected by sexual violence extends for more than just 30 days. Education and outreach are life-long endeavors.

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U.S. Senate Stands Poised to Extend the Violence Against Women Act's Protections to College and University Campuses

S. Daniel Carter | Posted 04.16.2012

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The United States Senate is expected to vote soon on reauthorizing the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act. This measure will extend many important programs, and for the first time specifically extend protections to all college campus communities.

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Sexual Assault More Prevalent Than Many Think

The Daily Collegian | Posted 04.05.2012

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April honors a lot of our friends, family members and colleagues, whether we know it or not. It is up to us to make sure we don't ignore their cry for help, even if a survivor never makes him or herself known to us.

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Sexual Assault Awareness: Not Just a Month

Ethan Miller | Posted 04.05.2012

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How do we end rape culture? We have to make sure these messages of change reach everyone within our campus communities, not just feminist activists and allies.

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A 365 Day-a-Year Problem

K. Sujata | Posted 04.04.2012

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The backlash to Belvedere Vodka's ad offers us an opportunity to recognize the threat of sexual violence. Still, we cannot allow our fight to end violence against women be carried on the shoulders of brief surges of public outrage.

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An Open Letter to the Guy Who Molested Me

Nico Lang | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Healing, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Saam, Love, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Chicago News

Love wasn't on your mind or on your hands, but it's the only thing on mine. It put me back together. It made me whole again. Little by little, I learned to love myself.

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Returning to the Light, a Survivor's Tale

Vanessa Pinto | Posted 04.03.2012

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When I found out there was a show about date rape and that parts were funny, I needed to know how you could find humor anywhere near the topic. As I listened, all I could think was how many people would benefit from hearing Nancy's story.

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The FBI's Restrictive Definition Of Rape

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Stampler | Posted 06.30.2011

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As April, which has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness month, winds down, numerous women’s rights advocates are calling attention to the FBI...

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Georgia "Show Me Your Papers" Legislation Will Endanger Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Azadeh Shahshahani | Posted 06.13.2011

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Many survivors of domestic violence remain in the shadows -- terrified to call the police and afraid that seeking help will have a negative effect on their immigration status.

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