SASC: The Center at 909

The Center at 909 provides free & confidential services to anyone impacted by sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking.

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

Need a friend? A listening ear? We're here. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call our free and confidential hotline at 706.571.6010

We hear you. We see you. We believe you. 💙

[RAINN Policy @rainnaction]

🚨Last night, the Debbie Smith Act passed the Senate, officially clearing both chambers! It will now head to President Biden for his signature. Read below to see what the Debbie Smith Act means for survivors ⬇️

[MaleSurvivor @MaleSurvivorORG]

Sex predators using dating apps as ‘hunting grounds’ for vulnerable victims, new research shows https://t.co/gwXSJBBo98 via @Yahoo

[MaleSurvivor @MaleSurvivorORG]

Learning resiliency after sexual assault through Jiu Jitsu https://t.co/qGz26VtkRl

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

The CORRECT conversation to be having right now...
https://t.co/QTZrGVL0zP
"Assaults happen because of assaulters. We will reduce the number of assaults when we hold offenders accountable and make it truly shameful to use violence against another."

[Support RCC @SupportRCC]

Positive sexual health includes practicing boundaries setting and respecting each others' boundaries.

#boundaries #SexualHealthMonth #SexualHealthAwarenessMonth

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

If any doubt creeps in when listening to a victim tell their story of abuse about someone you think you know to be fine, it is easy for the hearer to lean on his/her own capacity for self-deception and talk themselves out of considering the truth of what has been told.

[Support RCC @SupportRCC]

Have a great weekend!

[Brenda Tracy @brendatracy24]

Fate whispered to the warrior, “You cannot stand the storm”and she whispered back,

“I am the storm.”

[NO MORE @NOMOREorg]

R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of years of sex trafficking and psychological and sexual abuse. https://t.co/SLwja48mbU

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

@omahabrewingcompany is fundraising for us ALL MONTH LONG in support of survivors and Sexual Assault Awareness Month!!!! Join us Saturday for some family and pet friendly fun, freebies and connection! And let’s show them some love all month long with to-go purchases!! 💙💙💙

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

#BlackHistoryMonth is typically a time of reflection. A time to acknowledge the challenges and celebrate the triumphs. Yet, our current circumstance is anything but typical.” https://t.co/Rxj8XUbtF8

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

Trigger Warning⚠️"While age gaps in such relationships typically attract scrutiny, they lend themselves to a more insidious byproduct: An exploitative power dynamic that often leaves one partner — the younger girl — w/ little sense of control or choice." https://t.co/xhzegdnL3R

[The Second Wound 🦋 @SecondWound]

Let's keep working toward this together. #Goals #BelieveSurvivors #DARVO

[love is respect @loveisrespect]

This #TDVAM22, it's important to know who can experience abuse and who might choose to abuse. Answer our poll to see how much you know about relationship abuse. https://t.co/4zV3LKaO8O

[love is respect @loveisrespect]

Four things are needed to make a healthy relationship: respect, equality, safety, and trust. Each of these elements can manifest in healthy or unhealthy ways in any relationship and are built with actions as much as words. Learn more: https://t.co/KEhPbCyGOI

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

“Why it matters: The secretive dispute resolution process keeps litigation out of the public eye and is widely considered to favor employers over workers. The bill is the first major piece of legislation to come out of the upheaval of the #MeToo era.”

https://t.co/6G8evcVwhJ

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

THANK YOU @SenFeinstein @SenJoniErnst @SenatorDurbin @lisamurkowski, for co-sponsoring #VAWA, a VAWA that includes key enhancements 4 survivors of domestic & sexual violence. @ossoff & @ReverendWarnock can I count on you to co-sponsor the bill?! #VAWA4ALL

[love is respect @loveisrespect]

To have a healthy relationship you have to #TalkAboutIt. These conversations need to be real and honest, as you should share your feelings and experiences with your partner. What helps you have real talk with your partner? #TDVAM22

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

Thank you @loveisrespect 💙💙💙

[love is respect @loveisrespect]

Dating again after an abusive relationship can be complicated. You may be feeling a whirlwind of emotions and struggle to connect with potential partners. Know that you are not alone and it’s normal to feel those feelings. Here are some things to consider: https://t.co/zNGXNiNTZk

[SASC: The Center at 909 @SASCenter]

New recruit training day at The Center at 909!