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...
by Mackayla Cox | Sep 5, 2018 | DV Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness
In 2016 Richland County saw 147 survivors of sexual assault, 100 of these survivors were children 17 years old and younger, and the remaining 47 were adults over the age of 18. In a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Nearly 1 in 5 women...
by Mackayla Cox | Jun 6, 2018 | DV Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness
If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, there are some victims’ rights that you should be aware of. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office works to educate crime victims on services that are available to them, continue to the information...
by Mackayla Cox | Apr 18, 2018 | Sexual Assault Awareness
Sexual assault is a traumatic experience and can often leave long lasting scars for the survivor, continue below to read a list that covers only a few of the impacts of sexual assault on survivors. At The Shelter we have a team of trained advocates to help survivors...
by Mackayla Cox | Apr 4, 2018 | Sexual Assault Awareness
Every 98 seconds a person is sexually assaulted, this includes; women, children and men. There are many myths about sexual assault, educating yourself on the facts is an important step in raising awareness and increasing understanding. Read below, then share with a...
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