Sure you turned right on a red light, but maybe the driver who just slammed into your car should have been paying attention and seen you. How were you supposed to see them around the giant tree blocking your view? Self-Preservation & Shame Have you ever experienced a negative interaction and recognized that you are […]
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Relationships, Red Flags, and Abuse
In late January of 2019, the first trailer for Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil & Vile was released and sent shockwaves across the internet as individuals expressed anger. Aptly named by the famous post-sentencing remarks of Judge Edward Cowart, the film appears to blur the line between documentary and fiction as it follows the lives of serial […]
LGBTQ Youth, Teen Dating Violence, & Sexual Violence
LGBTQ youth face significant challenges in adolescence and typically must fight discrimination, misconceptions, and abuse from peers, family, and others. Lack of LGBTQ support within communities may increase an individuals risk for sex trafficking. Those who lack strong support may face financial strains, experience violence, or are marginalized by society. Up to 40% of homeless […]
Albion Stands with LGBTQ Survivors
June is LGBTQ Pride Month. Albion Fellows Bacon Center reaffirms our continued advocacy and support for ALL individuals who have or are experiencing sexual or domestic violence. Sexual and domestic violence can occur in a variety of relationships and can happen to anyone. Members of the LGBTQ community can experience a disproportionate rate of […]
Four Celebrities Affected by Abuse
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner, while one person is sexually assaulted every 92 seconds. Intimate partner rape, physical assault, and stalking alone exceed $5.8 billion in cost each year with the CDC estimating nearly $4.1 billion of which is direct medical and mental health care services. […]
