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One thing I love to do is make mantra rocks...they are creative & they remind us of things in life we can think, choose, be & they are wonderful in a pretty bowl or basket to share w/all~"ASK FOR NOTHING LESS THAN INSPIRATION"~Just an idea of things you can do to bring joy~
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Reach out to the survivors in your life — let them know you're there to listen, even if it's not in person.
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Senate Bill 20-102 has strong support from advocates in Colorado as an important part of prevention of sexual violence. We are proud to support this crucial legislation. #SupportSurvivors #COLeg #COpolitics Follow all our policy work at ccasa.org/legislative-sessio…
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These awesome ladies from the @ZCenter taught us all about how we can preserve our rights to be safe, strong, and free ❤️ #D70ShinyApple #D70Cougars #safety
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The quote in the image is from Dessai Scott via @Reuters, which covered the unique vulnerabilities of trans people like her in 2017. reuters.com/article/traffick….
Trans-inclusive trafficking resources from @Polaris_Project here:
polarisproject.org/lgbtqi-co… #TraffickingAwarenessDay
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Today is #BiVisibilityDay. Bi women are 3 times likelier to be raped than hetero women, and are also likelier to be raped than lesbians, according to a 2010 CDC report. #ItsOnUs to ensure that bi women and bi people are visible within the movement to combat campus sexual assault.
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The law gives survivors more time to file civil and criminal cases, and opens the look-back window for old cases. buff.ly/2ZbIgZm
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Honored to represent this brave survivor and to be filing her case on Day #1 of the look-back window. Thank you @NikkiBattiste @CBSEveningNews for sharing Joanne’s story and for standing with survivors. #CVA @CHILDUSAdvocacy @Marci_Hamilton
New York is giving child sex abuse victims a chance to seek justice, regardless of their age, as a groundbreaking law takes effect Wednesday.
@NikkiBattiste spoke with one victim, raped for years by her school janitor, who will now file a civil lawsuit cbsn.ws/2Z7TQk8
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Children and teens who are trafficked are often still treated as perpetrators, not victims. buff.ly/2ZGwvXC
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If your partner has opened up to you about a past sexual trauma, here are some ways you can support them: buff.ly/2YGhQKG
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Parents can teach children that their feelings matter and that they deserve respect. buff.ly/2GCSasg
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Whenever you’re asking for someone’s consent, they could say “no.”
✔️ Accept the answer and move on.
✖️ Don’t pressure someone to change their mind.
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If you have anything to do with child protection, if you know someone that has been affected by child abuse, please watch this video by Dr Jessica Eaton for a fresh perspective on grooming.
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Congress must end the rape kit backlog by reauthorizing the Debbie Smith Act.
Join us in flooding social media to ask the House to #PassDSA and #EliminatetheBacklog now!
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WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!! WE MET OUR GOAL to create the first permanent Memorial to Survivors of Sexual Violence in the United States.
survivorsmemorial.org
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If stories in the news are bringing up difficult feelings, remember that it's OK to take a break or choose not to read/watch. Our partner @RAINN has some great tips on consuming media: rainn.org/articles/tips-surv…. And as always, our helpline is here: 1in6.org/helpline.
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The first-ever @ItsOnUs National Student Leadership Summit will convene college students across the country to continue building the movement to combat campus sexual assault.
Join us August 2-5 at @ohiou!
Learn more + register for the #IOUSummit today: itsonus.org/summit
ALT A banner with information for the It's On Us Summit. The background is turquoise and features an outline of the Athens, Ohio skyline.
