Uncovering the Diamond
A song that stayed on my Xanga profile after another sexual assault was, "The Nobodies" by Marilyn Manson, ironically... In a world where I felt invisible, the line "Today I'm dirty, I want to be pretty / Tomorrow, I know…
Understanding Suicide Risk and Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence
At OAESV, we recognize that sexual violence impacts more than physical safety. The effects of trauma can influence survivors' mental, emotional, and social well-being long after the violence has occurred. As a sexual violence coalition, part of our work is helping communities…
Accountability in the Post-Epstein Era
Accountability can mean many things to different people. When it comes to redressing the harms of sexual violence, there are several fundamental considerations: Taking full responsibility for the harm caused. Full is the key here – not blaming the victim’s…
Media Engagement Skills for Survivors of Sexual Violence
REGISTER HERE! This training program teaches survivors and community advocates practical communication skills for media engagement and public speaking. Using trauma-informed approaches, participants learn to engage strategically while protecting their wellbeing and creating meaningful change. THE PROBLEM Survivors and community…
Media Engagement Skills for Survivors of Sexual Violence
REGISTER HERE! This training program teaches survivors and community advocates practical communication skills for media engagement and public speaking. Using trauma-informed approaches, participants learn to engage strategically while protecting their wellbeing and creating meaningful change. THE PROBLEM Survivors and community…
Media Engagement Skills for Survivors of Sexual Violence
REGISTER HERE! This training program teaches survivors and community advocates practical communication skills for media engagement and public speaking. Using trauma-informed approaches, participants learn to engage strategically while protecting their wellbeing and creating meaningful change. THE PROBLEM Survivors and community…
Armani Faison and a System That is Not Preventing Sexual Violence
TW: Descriptions of Prison, Violence in Prison, Rape in Prison, and Homicide Recently, I came across a news story that I felt I wanted to write about. The story was about a man, Armani Faison, who was raped and killed…