"By and large, when people say they experienced sexual harassment or assault, they are telling the truth."
-Measuring #MeToo: A National Study on Sexual Harassment and Assault was just released (April 2019) and it confirms much of what we knew.
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Taking care of your mental health is always important but it's extremely important if you've been sexually victimized. There are people who are ready and want nothing more than to help survivors get back to thriving! Visit @RAINN for resources 💚 #MentalHealthMonth
Let me get this straight
These heart bill states will force women to have their rapists babies threatening 10 years in prison.
Meanwhile, average time served for the rapist is 5 years. & once they get out you'll let them sue for custody of that child.
America, shame on you!
“What were you wearing?” Survivors of sexual violence are asked this all too often, but one of the ways they are pushing back is through art. Check out this beautiful exhibition answering that question: https://t.co/F1llydHVwx
@DrBiden, one does not simply 'move on' from this kind of trauma or the trauma of being re-victimized by the court system. Anita Hill and her supporters have every right to call your husband out and you don't have the right to tell them to move on!
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@unothegateway This article completely sums up the weaknesses of EverFi. There are better alternatives to the poor training modules your students have been offered. Check out https://t.co/IHpq6liZRN then come talk to us.
"We encourage adults who interact with youth to learn more about LGBTQ competent suicide prevention and risk detection, and to remind LGBTQ youth that they are never alone, that their lives have value, and are loved.”
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For the last 20 years, @PeaceOvrViolnce's #DenimDay has educated people across the world on #consent and helped correct victim-blaming attitudes and harmful misconceptions around sexual assault. #IAsk#SAAM https://t.co/99NOEhzA8E
This #DenimDay 👖, #EROCadvocates are on the Hill advocating for policies that are survivor-centered and trauma-informed.
We have meetings on meetings with our Members of Congress! How do we manage it? Take a hint from EROC's @DavidsonJess22!
Have you been keeping up with #GetFactsChangeStats? Be sure to like and retweet our most recent posts to raise awareness on the alarming facts about abuse, sexuality, discrimination, and other topics! Also, stay tuned for more information and tips all month long! #SAAM
We've all heard the saying about assuming, so don't do it! Asking for consent, communicating and respecting the wants, needs and boundaries of your partner are the only ways to ensure that sex is safe and enjoyable for both of you! #OnlyYesMeansYes#GetFactsChangeStats#SAAM
Do you know why you're dating your significant other? Take a second to ask yourself, and even your friends or kids, how the relationship is serving you and if it's a healthy/safe space for you to be in? #GetFactsChangeStats#SAAM
Let's talk about sex baby 💃 openly talking with youth about sex, consent, and boundaries among other things can lower their chances of sexual violence into adulthood. Learn how to properly present these topics to adolescents, https://t.co/oGFvYBB2xm! #GetFactsChangeStats#SAAM
If we're being honest, we all like to have sex 😏 Judging someone based on how many people they've slept with is a cruel double standard that's harmful to everyone. As long as you're healthy, happy and responsible about it, hook-up all you want! #GetFactsChangeStats#SAAM
Building self-esteem is key to a happy life and can be much harder for women to do because of societal pressure. Visit https://t.co/wiRTzsD5fE for tips on how to boost your self-esteem! Then, go tell all the women in your life that they're beautiful🌸 #GetFactsChangeStats#SAAM
Queer folks can have a hard time coming to terms with their sexuality and an even harder time opening up about it or coming out. We can all learn how to be an ally and make the process easier for queer people by visiting the @HRC website. #GetFactsChangeStats#SAAM
Trans and non-binary folks face crippling discrimination at alarming rates. Not only is it unfair, but it also creates an unsafe environment for them. Check the facts, watch our video and visit https://t.co/9Mm0YsH8dq to learn how you can help! #GetFactsChangeStats#SAAM