April 2012
12 posts
Sexual assault: an unseen war going on within the...
uwpave:
Currently, there are over 1.5 million people in the U.S. Military who are on active duty. It is their job to fight for our country to keep us safe from harm. However, it is now time that we step up for the safety of our armed forces.
Sexual assault is a growing problem in the military with no end in sight. In a 622-page report published by the Department of Defense, a staggering...
“-He said he was sorry, so it won’t happen again.
-It’s ok, he can’t control...”
– One post from “the excuses you made for them,” a supportive awareness thread with the aim of putting excuses and rationalizations out in the light where you and others can see them and recognize there is NEVER any excuse for abuse, at Scarleteen’s message boards. (via hellyeahscarleteen)
Dating Violence Common by 7th Grade: Survey →
l-dougie-l:
Excerpt from article:
“Sixty-three percent
Agreed with what the pollsters considered a “harmful stereotype” about gender, such as
‘Girls are always trying to get boys to do what they want’
or
‘With boyfriends and girlfriends, boys should be smarter than girls.’ “
…
Teen Dating Violence is No Joke →
Circle of 6 iPhone App Launches Today! →
ka-tagory9:
Dating violence and sexual assault are widesread problems among young women, with nearly 1 in 5 reporting assault while in college. With only two taps, Circle of 6 connects users threatened with possible sexual assault and abuse to a network of trusted friends, using GPS technology, anti-violence resources, and a commitment to support each other. “I won’t let violence happen in my...
Dating Violence Common by 7th Grade: Survey →
l-dougie-l:
Excerpt from article:
“Sixty-three percent
Agreed with what the pollsters considered a “harmful stereotype” about gender, such as
‘Girls are always trying to get boys to do what they want’
or
‘With boyfriends and girlfriends, boys should be smarter than girls.’ “
…
Dating Violence Starts Early →
reachoutusa:
As early as middle school. Check out this week’s blog post on ReachOut for more…
March 2012
19 posts
Hit Me Once Shame on You, Hit me Twice...???
breakingitdown4u:
By now, everybody has probably heard of, or listened to, Chris Brown and Rihanna’s remixes together.
Instead of debating the facts of Chris and Rihanna’s relationship, I think we could all benefit from a broader discussion of dating violence in the young black community, and the norms in our society that allow these problems to persist.
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"That Couple": a third party's perspective
Doesn’t it seem that in every group of friends there’s that annoying couple that are always either on the brink of break up or all over each other making up? Who are in constant turmoil and drama? Who treat each other terribly but can’t seem to end the cycle of abuse and leave one another for good? It seems like the friends closet to the victim tend to become the ear for the drama and abuse that...
Love And Rockets: Most Dangerous Monsters →
iwouldsayimdoinjustfine:
When you grow up, you stop looking for Monsters that are hidden-
You start realizing that instead
They’re all around you.
Loving you, Holding you, Besides you-
The Monsters are beautiful,
Creatures with elegant features.
They whisper your name, and trap your mind
In what you thought-
…
Same-Sex Domestic Violence: Strategies for Change...
monahers:
Same-Sex Domestic Violence: Strategies for Change (SAGE Series on Violence against Women) This comprehensive resource book examines a broad range of issues that confront the victims of same-sex domestic violence and those who offer them services. Chapters include topics of practical concern, HIV, same-sex domestic violence, establishing safe-home networks for battered gay men,...
Admitting That I Was In An Abusive Relationship...
realtalk-issues:
I know it’s hard. I know you might feel shameful for letting yourself be in a situation like this. You should not be ashamed. It is not your fault.
Abusive Relationship Cycle
in-this-diary:
tanya|gloria &hearts: Red Flag →
tanyagloria:
That picture I just rebloged made me remember the poem I wrote for my Mom: Red Flag
A starless sky cannot be wished upon And what cannot be wished upon leaves no hope And a cloudless day makes tears seem selfish Selfish because even the rain decided not to fall A rain that makes a scorching hot…
“When his girlfriend cried, he said, the violence would escalate. “It just...”
– http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Health/story?id=630874&page=3
February 2012
16 posts
6 tags
You like your girls insane?: Comparison. (New... →
explosivemoogle:
His voice to your words, didn’t spare a worry. Comparing, it seems, but no, that can’t be. You said this, he said that He would’ve never uttered those words. Many more he said, though, and repeated over time. Unexpected words. Disappointed words. Angry words. Sick words. Lately, they blur. …
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garrett page: The Verbally Abusive Relationship →
garrettpage:
The Verbally Abusive Relationship If you or someone you know answers ‘yes’ to one or more of the following questions, this book is required reading: * Does your partner seem irritated or angry at you several times a week? * Does he deny being angry when he clearly is? * Do your attempts to…
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Bosset In Training: The Hidden Side Of Domestic... →
ohmylove7:
Did you know that 55.365 million men are battered each year?
Did you know that more men than women are victims of domestic violence?
Did you that most abused men are afraid to seek help do to the fact they maybe called cowards?
I bet that half of you that are reading this are not…
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Campus Dating Violence Fact Sheet →
feminismis4everyone:
Relevant.
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
During the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, people around the nation participate in activities that promote education and awareness about teen dating abuse. This is a crucial time to talk openly about healthy and unhealthy relationships, warning signs and what we can do to lessen the frequency of dating abuse.
Why take an entire month talking about dating abuse?
More than one in three...
