by Verity | Apr 17, 2020 | Healing Strategies, Human Trafficking, Prevention & Education, Sexual Abuse, Survivors of Violence
We know that being a victim of sexual violence is difficult, but being undocumented and being a victim of sexual violence is double the challenge since there are many more obstacles to overcome. Being undocumented is not only living in fear, insecurity of...
by Verity | Apr 14, 2020 | Healing Strategies, Human Trafficking, Prevention & Education, Sexual Abuse, Survivors of Violence
Sabemos que ser victima de la violencia sexual es dificil, pero ser indoucmentado y ser victima de la violecia sexual es el doble desafio ya que hay mucho mas obstaculos de pasar. Ser indocumentado no solo es vivir con miedo, inseguradad del dia de manana, recursos...
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 | 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 | Sep 3, 2018 | Prevention & Education
You are being stalked when a person repeatedly watches, follows or harasses you, making you feel afraid or unsafe. A stalker can be someone you know, a current or past boyfriend or girlfriend, or even a stranger. Stalkers may engage in a variety of controlling tactics...
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