Category: Sexual Abuse
Definition of a “REAL MAN” is changing for the better
Last week, Joyful Heart released our latest research report, “Defining Manhood for the Next Generation: Exploring Young Men’s Perceptions of Gender Roles and Violence.” Funded by the Verizon Foundation and conducted by GfK Custom Research, the research examines young men and boys’ perceptions of norms around masculinity, gender equality, and sexual violence and the male role models who influence those views. The report is … Read More Definition of a “REAL MAN” is changing for the better
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Nacional Online de Asalto Sexual
La Línea de Ayuda Nacional Online de Asalto Sexual Gratis. Confidencial. Segura. Chat AhoraLa Sala De AyudaLlame al 800.656.4673 La Sala de Ayuda Converse con otros sobrevivientes del asalto sexual en un espacio seguro y confidencial entre las 7 p.m a 9 p.m. tiempo del este, todos los Miércoles y Sábado. Línea de Ayuda Online RAINN ofrece apoyo gratuito las 24 horas al día, 7 días por semana para … Read More Nacional Online de Asalto Sexual
Brad’s Story of Sexual Abuse and Survival
Provided by RAINN Brad’s Story “Once I finally had the courage to speak, I was surprised by the compassionate reactions and the support and love I got. I realized the healing could begin and I wished I had done it a long time ago.” Brad Simpson was groomed and sexually abused by a private sports trainer from age nine to his mid-teens. The older male … Read More Brad’s Story of Sexual Abuse and Survival
I Am a Kid and Something Happened
Presented by RAINN I Am a Kid and Something Happened Tell Someone. If somebody touches you in a way you don’t like or touches an area covered by a bathing suit, tell someone you trust. Say no. If somebody wants to hug you, kiss you, or touch your body, you can always tell them no. It’s not OK for ANYONE to touch you in a way … Read More I Am a Kid and Something Happened
+ Adults Sexually Assaulting a Child, Child Abuse, Incest, Men & Womens Health, Men's Sexual Abuse, Moving Forward, Parental Abuse, RAINN.org, Sexual Abuse, Survivor
Insights from the Hotline Room: Planning for Holiday Gatherings
As the year winds down, folks across the country are headed home for the holidays to spend time with family and friends. While this is a time of celebration for many, it also presents challenges for some survivors of sexual abuse. More often than not, the perpetrator of sexual violence is someone the victim knows. This is especially true for those who experience sexual abuse … Read More Insights from the Hotline Room: Planning for Holiday Gatherings
Teen who says Anthony Weiner sexted her shows her face for first time
The teenager whose online relationship with Anthony Weiner threw Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign into a tailspin is revealing her face for the first time. In an interview that will air in full on Monday, the teenager told Inside Edition how quickly the messages she exchanged with the disgraced New York congressman turned lurid. Read: Sydney Leathers Weighs In on Weiner’s Latest Scandal: ‘He’s Quite the Egomaniac’ The girl was 15 … Read More Teen who says Anthony Weiner sexted her shows her face for first time
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Police say Delaware man raped girl 250 times over 5 years
Delaware police say a man repeatedly raped the same girl 250 times over the course of five years. 41-year-old Richard White Jr. was recently indicted on 11 counts of second-degree rape, four counts of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child porn. Police detail that the raping started back in 2012. https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/09/08/police-say-delaware-man-raped-girl-250-times-over-5-years/23201925/
Happy Birthday Daddy 1940-1992
The morning after you killed yourself we went to secure the house. I knew immediately you suffered slowly. Among the papers, trash and clothes I found your lock box. The divorce paperwork to my mother, every card I gave you as a child. I found the pad you were writing on. Your Bible on coffee table, dried tears as you read Job. The note … Read More Happy Birthday Daddy 1940-1992
35 Year-Old Woman Sexual Assaults a 10 Year-Old Boy
News stories on Adults sexually assaulting children are on the local news weekly. I don’t know how we protect our children from predators traumatizing our children. MILWAUKEE (WGN) -– A 35-year-old Wisconsin woman is accused of drugging a 10-year-old child’s slushy and sexually assaulting him. Tara Gotovnik has been charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child and delivery of a controlled substance. Photo: Milwaukee … Read More 35 Year-Old Woman Sexual Assaults a 10 Year-Old Boy
+ Dating Violence, Men & Womens Health, Moving Forward, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Survivor, Womens Advocacy
Understanding Your State Law on Rape Kit Reform
END THE BACKLOG is an initiative of the Joyful Heart Foundation to shine a light on the backlog of untested rape kits throughout the United States. Our goal is to end this injustice by conducting groundbreaking research identifying the extent of the nation’s backlog and best practices for eliminating it, expanding the national dialogue on rape kit testing through increased public awareness, engaging communities … Read More Understanding Your State Law on Rape Kit Reform
Keep Students Safe From Sexual Assault & Enforce Title IV
Change.org Petition Ask Betsy DeVos to keep students safe and enforce Title IX This petition will be delivered to: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Senator Lamar Alexander The current Administration is planning to weaken the enforcement of Title IX, a move that would be devastating for students especially those who are LGBT and of color. Survivors and our allies across the country are … Read More Keep Students Safe From Sexual Assault & Enforce Title IV
Male Child Sexual Abuse and Homosexual Confusion
Blogging started as a coping mechanism to grieve my Granny. Spending years writing about how my grandparents unconditional love saved me from myself. Before long my post centered more around my traumatic background, it was seamless not a conscious decision. I have learned everyone’s trauma is different, even when they appear the same. I knew nothing of men’s sexual abuse. Five years ago I met … Read More Male Child Sexual Abuse and Homosexual Confusion
Not Every Day
Originally posted on Survivors Blog Here:
Many people walk through life with the expectation of living the Golden Rule, and expecting that others do the same. ?Unfortunately, there are also people out there who will not pass up a chance to negate the Golden Rule. ? Abuse comes in many forms… At the center of abuse, is the need for power and control over…
Have You Noticed My Twitter Feed Recently?
I hit the jackpot and can’t wait to share with you. Have you peaked at my Twitter timeline lately? My passion has changed from Rock Stars to Support Resources, from Charities, Organizations and OutReach Programs who support the issues closest to my heart. The mix includes resources for PTSD, Sexual Abuse of Men and Women and Mental Health, Child Abuse … Read More Have You Noticed My Twitter Feed Recently?
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Former Vanderbilt Football Player Found Guilty of Rape
By Tim Ghianni | NASHVILLE, TENN. A Tennessee jury on Friday found a former Vanderbilt University football player guilty of raping an unconscious female student in a teammate’s dormitory room in 2013. The Nashville jury found Brandon Banks, 23, guilty of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual battery after deliberating for about 15 hours over two days. The case stoked simmering concern about sexual assault … Read More Former Vanderbilt Football Player Found Guilty of Rape
Male Sexual Assault-Road to Recovery
Mens Health Month RAINNEWS June 2017 Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused face the same mental and physical effects as other survivors. Cultural stereotypes about men and how they portray masculinity can sometimes feel toxic to male survivors, adding additional challenges to their experience. Recovering from sexual assault or abuse is a process that looks different for everyone, and it’s important … Read More Male Sexual Assault-Road to Recovery
Bill Signed by President Obama for Rape Survivor Rights *No Victory Dance for Me*
This morning the AOL Sports Section wrote more articles on Sexual Assault cases than I could count. Lots of excuses as well. One College football player said “I had oral sex with her but no intercourse”, did she consent? It’s long past time for accountability, all sports, girls and boys, men and women, all ages. By allowing owners and coaches to look the other … Read More Bill Signed by President Obama for Rape Survivor Rights *No Victory Dance for Me*
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I keep Moving Forward: *Not allowing My past to Chart the Future*
“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelo I am a Survivor My grandparents unconditional love pulled me from the abyss. After years of Therapy, I have a clear heart, no anger or self loathing. Not forgiving….forgetting, to allow myself to move forward. Over the years, people brought sunshine into my life. You were … Read More I keep Moving Forward: *Not allowing My past to Chart the Future*
Howard school staff, mental health experts weigh in on suicide depiction in Netflix series
Andrew Michaels Contact Reporter Howard County Times The Netflix hit series “13 Reasons Why” has the Howard County school system, and schools in neighboring counties, warning parents about the show’s graphic depictions of teen suicide, rape and bullying. At the same time, many are saying the show opens a doorway into conversations on suicide and other “uncomfortable” topics. The streaming service’s show caught viewer attention nationwide … Read More Howard school staff, mental health experts weigh in on suicide depiction in Netflix series
Mental Health Police: Thirteen Reasons Why You Should Stop
Originally posted on contemporary women:
CW: The following article deals with themes portrayed in Thirteen Reasons Why including mental health, suicide and sexual assault. Please read on at your discretion. Have you seen it yet? What tape are you up to? Have you seen Clay’s tape yet? HAVE YOU SEEN CLAY’S TAPE YET?! Whether you’ve actually seen it or not I’m sure that by…
+ Abuse, Alcohol, Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Mental Illness, Moving Forward, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Suicide
Everyone Suffers in Abusive Household
Original post 3/2014 Everyone suffers in an abusive environment. Our house was always in chaos. An alcoholic stepfather who abused my mother and a mother who abused her daughter. There were three other children in the house who saw the abuse, heard the screams and threats. I used to think the victim was the only person with scars. At 9 years old I survived … Read More Everyone Suffers in Abusive Household
+ Advocacy, Domestic Violence, Men & Womens Health, Mental Illness, Moving Forward, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Survivor, Therapy
New Legislation To Help Address Mental Health Issues
David Weiner, interim chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, noted that Duke is one of the top programs in the country for mental health research. http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2016/12/new-legislation-to-help-address-mental-health-issues
+ Advocacy, Dating Violence, Gay Violence, Moving Forward, Parental Abuse, PTSD, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Womens Advocacy
How Many Untested Rape Kits Does Your State Have?
Advocates For Sexual Assault Who Drive Change End The Backlog is a program of Joyful Heart Foundation, a national non-profit organization founded by actress and activist Mariska Hargitay with the mission to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever. Over the years, however, we have begun to see progress. Increasingly, states and … Read More How Many Untested Rape Kits Does Your State Have?
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A Mother’s Guilt
Daughter My Birthday wish for You I hope that every candle brings a new wish. I hope the Smile that lights your face stays there all year-long. I hope everything you’ve dreamed it will come true. I hope you know how much I love You and how proud I am of you. Happy Birthday With So Much Love. Card from my … Read More A Mother’s Guilt
