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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 legal slavery in the United… Read More
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 five years, and in the… Read More
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 action. They can be words… Read More
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. Gay, bisexual, and heterosexual… Read More
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 services. While it’s… Read More