We believe in building a community where you can feel safe, seen, and heard. One of the many ways that we can combat future violence is to develop healthy social norms through understanding and acceptance. Over 57 million individuals (ages 18+) experience mental illness in the United States, most commonly depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, […]
Youth
Cyberbullying, Celebrities, & the Cycle of Abuse
The content and conversations that we share across social media shape the experiences and influence that we influence. Facebook and Twitter prove monumental in connecting the world in real-time, allowing anyone with a smartphone to break the news and social movements to grow with the use of a #hashtag. It can also be rife with […]
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 […]
Talking to Your Children About Sexual Assault
Starting the conversation around sexual assault with your child can be easy when combined with early development experiences and on-going conversations. Conversations Matter Conversations worth having may not always be easy, but they are worth it. Per RAINN, child protective services substantiates or finds evidence for a claim of child sexual abuse every 9 minutes. Of those […]
