Tag: support survivors

Agents of Change: Dana Rock

 I have a great amount of respect and awe for survivors and their willingness to be vulnerable with me. I feel privileged to be a witness to their change process. Seeing that I am making a difference, whether that is from a therapeutic breakthrough or a simple “thank you for listening” at the end of… Read More

Agents of Change: La’Shantlen Russ

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 talk about difficult issues like sexual assault and HIV with my family and friends. I hope that by… Read More

Agents of Change: Alix Tarnowsky

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. Being able to provide the survivor a safe space in which to process their feelings and not be judged… Read More

The Intersection: Nate Parker, Denial and the Damage Done

The Intersection is a regular, in-depth segment in which we examine the many layers of oppression, violence, and trauma that we encounter in our survivor-focused and community-based work at STAR. The Background Nate Parker is an actor, writer and director who has recently received a great deal of attention for his new film The Birth of… Read More

Agents of Change: Meredith Vizzini

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 am often surprised at how many incorrect assumptions people make about sexual assault. I hope that in sharing correct information,… Read More

Agents of Change: Treva Parolli-Barnes

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

Agents of Change: Angela Schifani

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. What motivates me to keep going are the people in my community who are actively trying to create positive… Read More

Agents of Change: Ginesse Barrett

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. Rape culture exists because many myths about sexual violence persist. I use any opportunity to teach and find that… Read More

Agents of Change: Tiffany Bush

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. You can become an instrument of change, no matter how big or small, by becoming more knowledgeable, facilitating more… Read More

Agents of Change: Katy Drazba

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. Sexual violence is often referred to as a “silent” epidemic, so it is very important for organizations like STAR… Read More