Jodie Ortega Performs Breaking Our Silence: Healing Thrives in Community

“Jodie Ortega first wowed us in her 2014 TEDx talk, “Breaking My Silence: Healing Thrives in Conversation.” Where she shared her journey of breaking free from the secret of being raped by a family member. Jodie is back for another TEDx talk on Saturday, September 16, 2017, and through a…

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Set the Expectation: Violence Against Women Is Never OK

Originally published on Change.Org on May 8, 2017 By Maria Ruiz. Almost a year ago, I started this petition in response to a horrible injustice I learned about. Today, we have created a community of 1.3 million people who are fighting to stop sexual assault and protect survivors. I try…

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Five Ways You Can Support Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Originally published on Change.Org on April 15, 2017 By A.J. Walton and Joshunda Sanders. Eighteen-year-old Grace Watkins didn’t think she’d be subjected to further pain and humiliation soon after she was raped by a Notre Dame athlete while his friends filmed the violent attack. But that’s exactly what happened when…

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Black out drunk is not rape according to DA Neiman|| @UNCNieman

Originally published on Change.Org on September 14, 2016 By Maria Ruiz. Dearest Friends And Supporters- According to US Uncut UNC football player Allen Artis was accused of rape was told by school officials and the local district attorney to not “sweat” the allegations. According to Robinson’s attorney, local investigators also…

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