Why This Senator Wants To Change The Way We Discuss Sexual Assault
When it comes to sexual assault and sexual violence, the language that we use is important. That’s why we must refer to those who have been sexually assaulted as survivors, not victims — and Senator Jeanne Shaheen just made a point about why this matters....Disturbing: New Study Shows 1 In 3 Men Would Rape If They Could Get Away With It
According to one study of male students at the University of North Dakota, 1 in 3 men would rape a woman if they could get away with it. Nearly one in three college men admit they might rape a woman if they knew no one would find out and they wouldn’t face any...White Women Less Likely to Help Sexual Assault Victim If She’s Black
You’re at a house party off-campus—perhaps you’re coming out of the bathroom after finally breaking the seal or you’re walking out of the kitchen, drink in hand—and you notice a black woman who looks much more wasted than you do, being led into a...What Happened When 26 High Schools Took Part in an Experiment to Help Prevent Sexual Assault
In 2010, the same year he became principal of J. M. Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky, Thomas Aberli agreed to let his students take part in something called Green Dot. The program uses a technique known as bystander intervention in an effort to help...11 Tips On How To Talk To Your Kids About Sexual Assault
It can be stressful to plan a big safety talk about sexual assault with your kid. The good news is, you don’t have to. Conversations about sexual assault can be a part of the safety conversations you’re already having, like knowing when to speak up, how to take care...