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The idea that “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction” reiterates to me how much it is going to take to reverse the problem we have on our hands. Sexual assault is a Goliath-sized issue and if we are going to get anywhere in the battle against it, it is going to take a Goliath-like number of passionate Davids to step up and do something.

Facing issues as daunting and pervasive as sexual assault, domestic violence or child abuse can be overwhelming. The scope of these problems is so large that it can feel there is simply no way to have an impact. But you can make a difference.

Last November, on a sunny Saturday morning in LA, the Joyful Heart Foundation joined philosophy to raise awareness about the need for domestic violence support services throughout California. Facing one of the worst state budget crises in history, the State of California eliminated their domestic violence services budget, forcing many shelters to turn away or cut services to families in need.