INTRO BY NJCASA Brock Turner has again garnered media attention with his attempt to appeal the rape charges against him, despite his lenient sentencing. With this case back on our radar, we cannot
When violence enters a person’s life, there is a ripple effect of trauma on all the people around them. Parents, partners, friends, children, and other loved ones of survivors experience
We are living in a time of dramatic cultural change and increasing awareness around social justice issues. With that has awakened a time of activism and engagement among people from
Many of us are parents or caring adults to children. Each day includes a set of routines from breakfast to bedtime, with moments of chaos, love, and joy between the
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing the war was over, abolishing slavery. June 19th is now known as Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of
Words are powerful. Our choices of words in our day to day conversations can convey a sense of support for someone. Pronouns refer to the participants in a conversation or
It’s June in Trenton and, as is usually the case, the days are long and the schedules hectic. I have been advocating for sexual violence survivors and service providers for
According to national research, 44 percent of lesbians and 61 percent of bisexual women experience rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner, compared to 35 percent of heterosexual women.
Sexual violence is an underreported crime in the U.S. When it comes to sexual violence, there are several factors that can prevent a survivor from seeking help from law enforcement agencies or social
On May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization stopped classifying homosexuality as a mental health disorder. Twenty-eight years later, May 17 is recognized worldwide as the International Day against Homophobia,
As April opens the spring season, we are reminded of a time to renew and grow. Along with recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we also honor Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks a very important month – Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As an NJCASA Social Media Ambassador (SMA), I take pride in the responsibility given to me through this position. My role
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