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 […]
Sexual Violence
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 […]
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. […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
With April serving as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re here to help you understand what sexual assault is, who is at risk, warning signs, and how we are here for you. What is sexual assault? While sexual assault may take many forms, it is never anyone but the abusers fault. Per the Rape, Abuse & Incest […]
