This post is originally published at National Women’s Law Center and is cross-posted with permission. Advocates serving survivors of domestic violence know that survivors face a number of pressing needs – including safety or shelter or immediate access to cash. Many advocates and survivors may not think about tax issues when they are dealing with those others. [...]
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Is it Open Season on Troll Hunting?
First, Adrian Chen identified Reddit’s notorious Violentacrez, the man behind the infamous Jailbait Reddit and a bunch more misogynist ones. And then Anonymous released the name and information of the man allegedly responsible for the harassment that pushed Amanda Todd to commit suicide. If you haven’t seen Amanda’s Youtube video, it’s heartbreaking, especially since Amanda [...]
Walking While Female: Sexual Assault in Broad Daylight
Yesterday, DC resident Liz Gorman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in what is considered a “safe” neighborhood in DC. Here are her own words on her experience. Those of us who have worked in the service industry are very familiar of the 10-5 rule. This favorite of overzealous managers, inserted into every training session [...]
Surviving Rape: What I Want Other College Students to Know About Title IX
Title IX is a federal law best known for transforming women’s athletics. But Title IX covers much more than sports: it also protects victims of bullying, sexual harassment, and sexual assault; pregnant and parenting students; and women studying science, technology, engineering, and math. Last month, Title IX turned 40. This is my Title IX story. After-rape [...]
Turning “Ifs” into “Whens”: College Students Like Me Need Reauthorization of a Full VAWA
I dream of a day when men on college campuses no longer rape with impunity. If that day comes, my safety and well-being will be valued more than my laptop’s. Students found responsible for sexual assault will receive more than slaps on the wrist. If that day comes, the rape of an intoxicated woman, or a girlfriend, or [...]
VAWA & The Partisan Fight Over Violence Against Women
Headline Wednesday in The Hill read ‘GOP Concedes on domestic violence bill’. Concedes? We’re talking about battling domestic violence and we’re fighting about it? I’m still trying to wrap my head around anyone taking the position against legislation to prevent domestic violence and provide for victims. I figured others might be having the same reaction, [...]
What To Do During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. After an active year of stories about rape, domestic violence and slut shaming victims, I thought a reminder would be helpful. Being the data nerd I am my first look was for statistics. According to RAINN 44% of sexual assault victims are under age 18 and 80% are under [...]
At the Dinner Table: What “No Means No” Really Means
I was on a date recently with a man I’d met through mutual friends. When the waiter brought the check to the table, my date casually remarked, “I’ll get this one.” “Oh that’s alright, I’m happy to split it,” I replied with a smile. He pressed me, saying, “It’s fine, I’ll take care of it.” [...]
Live Through This
Earlier today I participated in a tweet chat about sexual violence and the #IDidNotReport campaign with my Fem2.0 colleagues. It was a great and lively discussion that dealt with a spectrum of issues related to sexual violence — from workplace harassment to sexual abuse to rape. When you get down to it, there’s a lot [...]
Why Do We Report Abuse Online? Announcing Tweet Chat 3/22 3PM at #EndTheSilence about #IDidNotReport
The Twitter hashtag #IDidNotReport has been trending for over a week now. After being started by an English blogger called “The London Feminist,” men and women alike have been taking to the social network to share their stories of abuse and their reasons for not reporting the crime when it happened. But they’re reporting it [...]