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Hawai‘i Takes a Meaningful Step Towards Rape Kit Reform
Today I had the honor and privilege of testifying before the Hawai‘i State Legislature’s House Committee on Human Services in support of House Bill 1907, which would establish a system for tracking rape kits and mandate a deadline for the crime lab to process the evidence.
A New Super Bowl Ad Premieres about a Friend Who May Need Help. Know When. Know How.
The Super Bowl 50 NO MORE ad highlights that recognizing the signs of abuse can potentially help someone. It demonstrates how starting a conversation that might help change—or even save—someone’s life begins with each of us.
Joyful Heart Foundation and Partners File Amicus Brief in Ohio Case That Could Undermine Justice for Rape Survivors
We have just filed an amicus brief on behalf of the State of Ohio, which is appealing the Ohio Court of Appeals’ decision to use the state’s backlog of untested rape kits in part to dismiss rape and kidnapping charges against an alleged serial rapist. Partners AEquitas: The Prosecutors’ Resource on Violence Against Women, Rape Abuse Incest National Network, Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence and National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV) joined Joyful Heart in the filing.
Consent: Legislation, Education, Conversations
Consent: the presence of a yes – not the absence of a no.
After St. George’s: Responding Differently, Together
The revelation this week about decades of unaddressed sexual abuse and assault at a New England school offers some important reminders about the power of community.
1in6 Thursday: Present for the Holidays
Many of us adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and other traumas find ourselves with confused feelings as we’re confronted with holiday promises of joy, connection and good will, which may run contrary to our memories of our own childhoods.
1in6 Thursday: Doing It Alone
"What helped you the most in your healing?" a radio host asked me. "Two people listened when I told them," I said without hesitating. "They didn't condemn or belittle me."
1in6 Thursday: Victim/Survivor vs. Survivor/Thriver
The piece that I am having trouble with is that my safe space is a place in my mind where no one can reach me, and I am alone there.
1in6 Thursday: Be Kind
Be kind to yourself. Say only positive, loving thoughts to yourself.
1in6 Thursday: We Are Survivors
There is nothing wrong with us; something wrong was done to us.
