Pls allow me to introduce SetTheExpectation’s FIRST @NFL Ambassador, James Smith-Williams!!
With a proven track record of advocating for survivors of sexual & domestic violence w @PackFootball James is now taking his advocacy work to DC with the @Redskins.
Thank you @jacsw3!!
Dear Survivors,
This week was a whirlwind to put things mildly. It is hard. But we got you. Remember to take it easy on yourself. Take a moment to breathe. Thank YOURSELF first. Why?
Because..
You are resilient.
You are gutsy.
You are here.
We believe you. We got you.
💜💜
Athletic Departments have a long history of enabling, ignoring & covering up sexual violence by their staff & athletes. And now Betsy Devos has decided that behavior is worth protecting under federal law.
The NCAA had the opportunity to go all the way w their expanded policy - they didn’t.
The Tracy Rule fulfills the new NCAA requirements AND addresses eligibility.
Universities, it’s now on you to do the right thing.
Adopt the #TracyRule
His football career may have just started, but there’s a full-time job waiting for him at IBM when @jacsw3 is done on the field 👏
https://t.co/Ge2mmD5Alj
In this column “Five Things To Know About Redskins Defensive End James Smith-Williams” number 4 is #SetTheExpectation and his commitment to do his part to end sexual & domestic violence.
You picked a good human, @Redskins
I wasn’t planning to start my day crying, but my gang rape by @NCAA athletes happened 22yrs ago & this just finally happened.
This isn’t my lawsuit, but it feels like mine. And these women are my voice too. I’m so deeply grateful. #SetTheExpectation https://t.co/ICbeRXPvey
#SAAM Day 17: What a player does off the field reveals his true character. Today we honor our friend Solomon Thomas (@SollyThomas90); former Stanford Cardinal (@StanfordFball) and now a Defensive End for the San Francisco 49ers (@49ers).
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Here's to the survivors who have spoken out to change the status quo.
Here's to the survivors who will never share their story.
Here's to the survivors whose mere survival is political, powerful, and transformative in its own right.
Thank you to President Papazian for reopening this investigation to ensure all voices are heard and a proper and thorough investigation is conducted. Thank you for your transparency. Thank you for consulting your Title IX Department. Thank you for trying to make this right.
Spartan family, below is the statement we are providing to the media shortly. I wanted to share it with you personally. I will continue to keep you updated.
In the meantime, please stay safe and keep social distancing.
Statement also at https://t.co/L91KNcuELF
Looking for ways to take action during #SAAM2020?
Work with us to publish op-eds that help educate your community about Title IX and survivors' rights. Sign up here:
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Expelled, but in the NCAA transfer portal as eligible to play elsewhere. If no one picks them up they’ll go to a JUCO, play one year, enter the portal again (with a clean record) and play D1 again. Maybe even go to the NFL.
And that folks, is how the NCAA launders rapists.