Colleen Lachance

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

So encouraging! Tomorrow will hopefully see more support - in both chambers. Thank you, @CarlHeastie & @AndreaSCousins for your & your staff's time hearing your members & advocates on this issue! Thank you @NELA_NewYork & @NYCLU, too. @harassment_free @Biaggi4NY @AravellaSimotas

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

I still feel intense shame & embarrassment. Admitting I was raped feels like a confession. And that I'm revealing a permanent, personal defect. Yet being silent feels worse. @harassment_free #HarassmentHearingNY @LeahMHebert @ritabeth @PricklyPodcast @CandelaKacie @andrewjseger

[Colleen Lachance @LachanceColleen]

@cvscsd The bench is beautiful, David! You will be an inspiration to so many kids who pass through those hallways! 💙💛

[Colorín Colorado @ColorinColorado]

We have added this column by @henakhanbooks to our resource page on how schools can create a safe environment for Muslim students: https://t.co/s0fDBfhljE https://t.co/iWzQRNCiJC

[RitaBeth @ritabeth]

Let’s also
✅ end the “severe or pervasive” standard for sexual harassment
✅ end the Farager-Ellerth defense
✅ and do it outside of the budget process.

[Harassment-Free New York @harassment_free]

The @NYSenateDems & @NYSA_Majority should create a report from the #HarassmentHearingNY, with a legislative action plan based on info from the day’s Q&A and written testimonies they receive. More hearings should be planned.
@NYGovCuomo should create a report and action plan, too.

[Harassment-Free New York @harassment_free]

Reporters, please take note.
“ ‘The media loved this … It’s not funny. It’s not salacious. It’s my life,’ @EliasAFarah said, noting he had to move from his hometown” in connection with the harassment and retaliation he experienced and media attention.
https://t.co/jBOxasLlsk

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

"Their testimony was the 1st time in more than 2 decades that state lawmakers heard directly from victims of sexual harassment in Albany, even after the Legislature passed laws seeking to crack down on workplace sexual harassment." #harassmentfreealbany https://t.co/P9MaVmoXhk

[SpencerportCommPrg @commPROGRAMscsd]

Valentine’s for Vets - Shelly R. Kindergarten teacher at @cvscsd runs this event every year - our oldest vet today is 103. #Rangerpride @SpencerportCSD @dmilgateSCSD @85Gator

[Harassment-Free New York @harassment_free]

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the hearing to speak your truth. Thank you to the Senate and Assembly Committee Chairs, and to the electeds who relentlessly asked agencies and experts questions.

Don't forget: We are not going away. #HarassmentFreeAlbany

[Nick Reisman @NickReisman]

Lawmakers consider next steps after sexual harassment hearing https://t.co/OkpNCF05Sd

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

This 2/13 joint leg hearing is an opportunity for reps in *both* chambers & parties to hear from victims & experts on how laws & policies impact workers.
Even w busy schedules, pls make time to be there throughout the hearing.
We are. Being there matters. #HarassmentFreeAlbany

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

Wed' s hearing is18 yrs ago *to the day* that fmr Spkr Silver publicly defended his Chief Counsel who assaulted me. Now, a public hrg; until this past yr, I didn't think it possible. Thank you to fellow Sexual Harassment Wrkg Grp members. @ZephyrTeachout #harassmentfreealbany

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

We look forward to *all* other electeds showing that institutional courage: we hope to see all in Albany at Wednesday's hearing on sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. #harassmentfreealbany @NYSenDems @NYSA_Majority @NYSenate @NYSLWC @nysenategop @NYS_AM

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

https://t.co/QfQH9myWTb. #HarassmentFreeAlbany

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

Thank you, @ZephyrTeachout! Wed.'s public hearing is a crucial step toward implementing laws & policies that protect workers; victim informed change must follow to ensure that others don't experience what we in the Sexual Harassment Wrkg Grp did. #harassmentfreealbany @ritabeth

[Elizabeth Crothers @ElizaCrothers4]

At SOTU ad guest of @RepJoeMorelle. His invitation was a meaningful, thoughtful recognition of the Sexual Harassment Wrkg Grp's efforts & accomplishments. Moreover, his help advocating for the NYS Leg. to hold public hearings is significant & appreciated. #HarassmentFreeAlbany

[Harassment-Free New York @harassment_free]

“Morelle has taken the time to listen to victims...about our experiences, and how these experiences can help inform policymakers. He has also reached out to former colleagues in the NYS Leg about the value of public hearings...this is what institutional courage looks like.”

[Emily Fɾαɳƈιʂ @emilyfranESL]

It’s time! #StoriesMatter #VESA2019