by Verity | Apr 3, 2020 | Human Trafficking, Prevention & Education, Sexual Abuse, Survivors of Violence
I work for a rape crisis center. I also victim blame. I’ve been blaming victims since I was old enough to understand rape, sexual assault, and other forms of violence. I understand this might sound strange, but let me explain. I’m not a bad person. I’m probably...
by Verity | May 22, 2019 | Human Trafficking, Survivors of Violence
In Sonoma County, homelessness has become a major crisis. 2,996 people are without shelter, 91% of them are families with children. 72% of homeless residents of Sonoma County are homeless because rent prices have skyrocketed. Many cannot afford to rent a decent home,...
by Verity | Mar 25, 2019 | Prevention & Education
Birds, Bees, and Babies: Talking about Healthy Sex and Relationships with Young Children Most parents want to best prepare their children for the good, weird, and even bad parts of life, but most parents have valid concerns when it comes to actually talking to...
by Verity | Feb 26, 2019 | Prevention & Education
The age of consent varies by state, but in California, the age of legal consent is 18. This means that legally, people 17 years old or younger cannot consent to sexual acts. Generally speaking, law enforcement does not investigate sexual acts between consenting...
by Verity | Jan 29, 2019 | Survivors of Violence
From our friends at CalCASA: “The history of the rape crisis movement in the United States is also a history of the struggle of African American women against racism and sexism. During slavery, the rape of enslaved women by white men was common and legal....
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