By Jacqui Lewis, Rabbi Sharon Brous, Valarie Kaur — 2017
Perhaps the proximity of these two horrifying American tragedies will finally be a wake-up call for our soul-weary nation.
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“It really takes everyone to work together to change behaviors and the campus climate.”
School administrations seem to endanger survivors’ access to education more often than they hold their abusers accountable
Harvard released the results of a survey intended to estimate the prevalence of sexual assault and other sexual misconduct among its undergraduate, graduate, and professional-school students.
One recent survey by the Association of American Universities found that around 20 percent of female undergraduates are victims of sexual assault or sexual misconduct at some point during their college life.
Victims of childhood sexual abuse are far more likely to become obese adults. New research shows that early trauma is so damaging that it can disrupt a person’s entire psychology and metabolism.
Darnell L. Moore in conversation with Wade Davis II about Love and Violence in LGBTQ Relationships.
Child sexual abuse is frighteningly common and hugely damaging. But a new project is collecting survivors’ stories – and revealing what is needed to heal
Though sexual abuse is a traumatic and life-altering experience, recovery is possible. A compassionate therapist can often help those who have experienced rape and other forms of sexual abuse. Self-care and social support can also be vital to recovery.
Childhood trauma has an effect on adult mental illness
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Self care is about taking steps to feel healthy and comfortable. Whether it happened recently or years ago, self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault.