This month, we are exploring The Intersection between childhood trauma and adult adverse health outcomes. Have you heard of the ACE study? It resulted in the largest public health discovery of our time and possibly of all time, but you likely have no idea what I’m talking about…yet. It all began with interviews Dr. Vincent J. Felitti… Read More
Tag: education
Agents of Change: Alicia Murphy
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. Knowing that we have been a resource for so many and knowing that I have played a small part… 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
Agents of Change: Portia Gordon
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. I like to believe that if you show someone something new, they will share what they learned and… Read More
Agents of Change: Tami Iraheta
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. It’s important to be open to uncomfortable truths and moments where you recognize that something you thought was… Read More
Agents of Change: Dominique Dunbar
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. I pride myself on being the change that I wish to see, so I make sure I also practice… 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
Agents of Change: Fikisha Thomas
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. I am excited that I am able to empower, encourage and support others in some small way through STAR… Read More
The Good News: September 2015
THE BIG PICTURE “Lady Gaga’s powerful new video shows the reality of campus sexual assault.” [Trigger Warning] The best way to combat sexual assault is to believe survivors. To stand beside them when they share their stories. To make sure their voices are heard. –Wagatwe Wanjuki Lessons Learned “Stranger Danger,” shouldn’t be the focal point of… Read More
Agents of Change: Kaeli Egler
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. Rome didn’t fall in a day and neither will rape culture. –Kaeli Egler 1. What is your relationship with STAR?… Read More
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