“It all turns into anger.”An eighth-grade boy said these words quietly and seriously during a conversation about healthy dating relationships. His male classmates nodded in agreement.We were in an 8th grade classroom this week, leading a small group activity with...
In a previous post about the Cornell case, we talked about the importance of men as upstanders. It’s easy to tell young men to “do the right thing”. Speak up, step in, and challenge other men when they cause harm.But...
Much of the conversation surrounding the Cornell sexual assault allegations has focused on what was or wasn’t illegal or what could be charged or prosecuted. But something doesn’t have to be illegal to be harmful.When we focus only on legal...
As we read the Cornell sexual assault headlines, we are reminded that sexual assault doesn’t end when the assault ends. Survivors face further trauma when the very systems meant to protect them, schools, institutions, and communities fail to believe, support,...
The allegations in the Cornell sexual assault case are horrifying. Among the most disturbing aspects is the reported number of young men who were present at the fraternity house or received messages about what was happening and, according to reports,...
Your back-to-school shopping list probably includes pencils, folders, notebooks, backpacks and calculators. But there’s another list students need as they head back to school: the tools for building healthy relationships.Take Back the Halls Back to School Supplies List for Healthy...
Consent is a LifestyleBy Molly TinkeyConsent is a never-ending way of living your life, a constant stream of communication that carries through everyday interactions. When we usually talk about consent, people immediately think about physical touch, probably in romantic relationships....
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Is a Call to Action for All of Us The need for sexual violence prevention in schools is urgent and undeniable. Sexual violence remains a far too common form of violence in abusive teen dating relationships. According...
Dating violence, like domestic violence, survives in silence. Too often, survivors feel afraid, ashamed, or unsure they will be believed. When their voices are dismissed or blamed, the abuse is allowed to continue, leaving young people isolated from support while...
We launched the I Wish I Had Known awareness and prevention campaign in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. We invited adults to reflect on what they wish they had learned about relationships when they were younger and how that knowledge...