Want to make a huge difference in the lives of Sexual Assault Survivors? Now you can.

Originally published on Change.Org on November 16, 2016 By Maria. Dearest Friends and Supporters– I know many of you are looking for ways to make a difference after this election. Today there is a great opportunity for you to channel your energy into action. Rise is currently looking for organizers…

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Jeanne Shaheen’s response

Originally published on Change.Org on October 12, 2016 By Jeanne Shaheen. Last Friday, just over a year after my initial meeting with sexual assault survivor Amanda Nguyen, my legislation to establish basic rights for survivors of sexual assault was signed into law by President Obama. The Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights…

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The U.S. Is One Step Closer to a Federal Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights

Originally published on Slate.com on September 7, 2016 By Christina Cauterucci. Sexual-assault survivors will soon have a federal bill of rights if Barack Obama signs a piece of legislation that has already passed through both chambers of Congress. The House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday requiring that…

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