by admin | Mar 22, 2021 | Mentor, Role Model, Support, Teen
Whenever a high-profile case comes out about sexual assault, harassment, or rape, someone throws around the possibility that the survivor is lying about their experience. This has been a very predictable pattern since the #metoo movement brought so many survivor...
by admin | Aug 11, 2020 | Conversation, Mentor, Support
“When we are deeply connected to people, we are much less likely to cause harm,” said Rachel Cox, Clinical Director of Community Against Violence (CAV), of their framework for preventing violence on individual, community, and structural levels. CAV has been serving...
by admin | Apr 23, 2019 | Conversation, Support, Teen
5 Ways to Make Talking about Sex (and Consent) Less Awkward Talking about sex may be awkward. It may be awkward because sex is taboo to talk about in our culture. Americans have shame around bodies and sexuality, so talking openly about sex and sexuality may bring up...
by admin | Apr 23, 2019 | Conversation, Support, Teen
Conversations about sex and sexuality are an important way to build trust and understanding that may help prevent sexual harm. If you are thinking of starting a sexual relationship with someone, make some space to discuss how you both feel about sex, your bodies, and...
by admin | Mar 15, 2019 | Mentor, Support, Teen
What Does It Mean to be a Mandated Reporter? A mandated reporter is someone who, because of their role, is legally required to report any suspicious activity regarding abuse and or neglect. In New Mexico, all citizens are considered mandated reporters. ...
by admin | Feb 14, 2019 | Conversation, Support, Teen
How to Support a Friend that Identifies as Non-gender Conforming and Non-binary? Supporting a friend that identifies as non-gender conforming and non-binary can start with learning the terminology. Lots of people are still learning new terms and concepts about gender,...
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