by Mackayla Cox | Jul 8, 2019 | DV Awareness
Many times, we have talked about how domestic violence and sexual assault can happen to anyone, there is not a single profile of a victim or an abuser. In order to shed light on the issue of domestic violence, celebrities have come forward with their stories. They...
by Mackayla Cox | Jun 12, 2019 | DV Awareness, LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence
Though few studies have been conducted to understand intimate partner violence and sexual assault in the LGBTQ+ community, a few research institutions seek more information to gather a better understanding. We have written a blog highlighting intimate partner violence...
by Mackayla Cox | May 13, 2019 | Mental Health
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can be caused by many traumatic events, including domestic violence and sexual assault. PTSD traumatic events are often shocking and dangerous, they trigger fear to help the body defend and protect itself against the dangers. These...
by Mackayla Cox | Apr 3, 2019 | DV/SA Collaborative, Sexual Assault Awareness
Sexual assault is sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the consent of the victim. This includes; attempted rape, unwanted sexual touching, forcing the victim to perform sexual acts, and penetration of the victim’s body. It happens to many people and often...
by Mackayla Cox | Mar 11, 2019 | DV Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness
The unfortunate reality of child sexual assault and sexual images all over television tells us the importance of talking to children about consent and safety. And it doesn’t have to be a big uncomfortable sit-down meeting about sex. There are many ways to talk to...
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