CSI Cleveland: How the city is curbing sexual violence

Originally published on The Christian Science Monitor on February 21, 2016 By Christopher Johnson, Contributor. Ohio’s second-largest city has become a national leader in responding to rape cases and dealing compassionately with victims. CLEVELAND — Registered nurse Elizabeth Boothis was haunted by one rape victim: petite, late 20s, clad in…

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Reflection, Potential Trauma Outcomes

Originally published on Linkedin.com on May 31, 2016 By Karen Blodgett My wish for all “Survivors,” of adverse events resulting in PTSD, from one CSA (Child Sexual Abuse Survivor) “Survivor,” to all trauma “Survivors.” Although complex trauma may or may not be an issue for periods of time, lessons learned…

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3 Ways Men Who Loved Me Violated My Consent – And What This Says About Rape Culture

Originally published on Everyday Feminism Magazine on May 30, 2016 and re-published here with their permission. There’s this song that I like by LA-based pop-punk band The Dollyrots called “Watch Me Go (Kiss Me, Kill Me).” In it, cutie pie lead singer Kelly Ogden divulges the tales of multiple men…

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The Senate Just Passed the First Ever Sexual Assault Survivors’ Protections

Originally published on Elle on May 24, 2016 By MATTIE KAHN. Backed by overwhelming bipartisan support, the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act was passed in the Senate on Monday. The final vote came to a unanimous 89-0. The bill is the first federal law to outline what basic services victims…

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