End of the Innocence

Started in November of 2017, End of the Innocence is dedicated to bringing about cultural changes to eradicate sexual violence.

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@therealadigun @ma1ybe I have a 4 year old daughter. It happens all the time. Strangers seem to think that touching a child without consent is okay. It's not

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Labels  By Alex A. G. Taub   https://t.co/nzTQkiEv7k

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Facing my demons https://t.co/saGn5iBbkF

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Out from Shadows, By Alex A. G. Taub https://t.co/XtTQZh6BG4

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From a Suicide Attempt to Personal Authenticity https://t.co/pxkPSRvdA6

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Teaching Consent: Confusing Messages By: Alex A. G. Taub https://t.co/6EjzKpUaP4

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It's easy to look at how far we have yet to go and become discouraged. It's important to look back and see how much ground we have already covered. This shows the tremendous progress we have made. The end goal may be far off, but it is not unreachable.

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April 27 is Denim Day. Wear denim to take a stand against victim blaming and share a photo of yourself sporting your denim on social media.

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It's easy to forget that you're dealing with real people with real hopes, dreams, and feelings when interacting online. Don't forget that--what you say or do online has repercussions IRL for both you and those you are interacting with

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Safe online spaces begin with simple respect

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Finding and exposing perpetrators of sexual violence is only part of the solution. To really end sexual violence, we must confront the societal structures that gave rise to the violence in the first place.

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If you're on Facebook, please take a moment to like our Facebook page (https://t.co/L7G98ACP6h) or to join our public (https://t.co/JDAFiVn8KI) or private(https://t.co/UsVw80gP2I) Facebook groups. We are also on Instagram as endoftheinnocence_org

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Leaves on a Stream is a meditation that allows me to acknowledge thoughts and feelings without judgement. Imagine a stream and place the thought or feeling on a leaf, put he leaf in the stream, and let it float away. https://t.co/9VTQscUibL

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Today, End of the Innocence team member Laura Parks shares three techniques she uses to help her stay grounded and calm down when necessary:

Box breathing is a form of yogic deep breathing employed by US Navy SEALS and other people to help them calm down. https://t.co/7b3zJLtnFc

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Body Scan is another relaxing/centering technique that brings me back to reality. During the "scan" you bring attention to various parts of your body from head to to. It is very calming for me and helps me switch my focus.
*5 minutes, 3 to 6 days per week. https://t.co/OsaAzgMeZq

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On December 31, 2020, our founder, Scott MacDonald, posted an open letter to survivors on our blog. His words are just as relevant today as they were then. What would you add to his message?

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We all go through dark times on occasion. Please share an inspiring quote or thought that helps you through the worst times.

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Today is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action. Wear teal and share a selfie to show support for survivors. Here are a few of our team members getting into the spirit.

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This was originally posted on March 1 of last year, but Laura's words are eternal. What words of support do you have for survivors? What should someone say when someone discloses a sexual assault to them?

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