There are many people in our community working to create positive change to end sexual violence. We want to feature as many of them as possible. If you would like to submit a recommendation, please email prevention@star.ngo. I always think, what if it were me or my daughter? What would happen after the assault? If the… Read More
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Agents of Change: Erin Douget
There are many people in our community working to create positive change to end sexual violence. We want to meet as many of them as possible. If you would like to submit a recommendation, please email prevention@star.ngo. We have short lives, but we have the ability to make them wide with love and compassion. If… Read More
Pro (Social) Tips: Building healthy (and happy) relationships
It’s February, so you know what that means! Valentine’s Day, candy hearts, chocolates, flowers, gushiness, consensual hugs and kisses, and bright and shiny relationships with no imperfections at all! Okay, so that’s not actually real life. Relationships can bring us joy, comfort and life-sustaining emotional nourishment. They can also be challenging, unsettling and anxiety-inducing. So,… Read More
We are all fully human, even offenders
THE BIG PICTURE “David Bowie: Time to mourn or call out?“ “We can both remember and forgive as a people. We can hold folks accountable and keep them with us. We can remember, not forgive, and still move forward. We have options… It can be difficult and scary and destabilizing to hold the reality of… Read More
Agents of Change: Mandy Cowley
There are many people in our community working to create positive change to end sexual violence. We want to meet as many of them as possible. If you would like to submit a recommendation, please email prevention@brstar.org. We know that beliefs lead to actions, so challenging our own beliefs and the beliefs of others is… Read More
Fun and Inviting! Tales of sexual harassment in the service industry
This month, we are exploring The Intersection between gender and economic oppression in the service industry. This essay is authored by Kaeli Egler, a STAR Volunteer, Agent of Change, and Fall 2015 intern in our Social Change program. Kaeli also wrote this month’s Pro(Social) Tips: Treating service industry workers like people. As a 4th grader, I remember… Read More
Agents of Change: Brittany Tassin
There are many people in our community working to create positive change to end sexual violence. We want to meet as many of them as possible. If you would like to submit a recommendation, please email prevention@brstar.org. “If everyone were to make one step forward, then I am confident that we can end sexual violence!”–Brittany Tassin… Read More
The Good News: October 2015
THE BIG PICTURE “What’s Wrong with a Hug?: When a child in our church complained about an adult volunteer’s physical affection, we faced a difficult decision.” In reality, there are many forms of abuse, including emotional, spiritual, and physical abuse. If we think of abuse only as sexual, we will miss other forms of abuse, many… Read More
Sex Workers and Sexual Trauma
When one imagines a “perfect” rape victim (meaning the type of victim commonly viewed as credible and undeserving of harm, and therefore most likely to receive community support), we imagine a young, virginal, white woman who is submissive, is dressed modestly, and is being ladylike at the time of her assault. While it’s true that… Read More
Pro (Social) Tips: Safe and Happy Halloween 102
It’s that time of the year again–class is back in session. Even better, Halloween is right around the corner! Last year, we published some study material to help you prep for the big day. Before we jump into our freaky festivities, let’s review the material and expand on our findings. 1. Celebrate responsibly (and respectfully).… Read More
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