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…Austin city council votes to end arrests, fines for low-level marijuana offenses Spectrum News, Jan. 23 2019 ‘What Were You Wearing’ exhibit aims to bust myths about sexual assault KXAN,…
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Statement: Victims of child sex trafficking hiding in plain sight
…careful to understand the myths around child sex trafficking. The recent viral movement describes a conspiracy of kidnappings and misinformation, which distorts the already inaccurate public perceptions of what trafficking…
Continue reading Statement: Victims of child sex trafficking hiding in plain sightDomestic Violence Awareness Month free web events
Events hosted by SAFE’s Black/African-American Staff Task Force. Full flyer available here. Lunch and learn 2-part series Hosted by Kristina Miller, The SAFE Alliance Part 1: Challenging myths, lies, and…
Continue reading Domestic Violence Awareness Month free web eventsInstagram highlight: Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy week
…misconceptions around what a SANE exam (rape kit) can and cannot do. Even more importantly, there are many myths about how a person should respond during and after an unwanted…
Continue reading Instagram highlight: Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy weekHow to support a loved one after a sexual assault
…yourself about rape myths and your own biases. Remind survivor that rape and/or abuse was not their fault. Place the blame where it belongs–on the perpetrator. Continue to live and…
Continue reading How to support a loved one after a sexual assaultWhat it’s like to use the My Rights My Life curriculum
…and games to help the students learn. One of the myths that came up was that you are safer if you don’t date. That is really false, even though people…
Continue reading What it’s like to use the My Rights My Life curriculumThe Truth about Human Trafficking: Exposing Common Misconceptions
…the Numbers 2016, Allies Against Slavery and Trafficking (AST) Human trafficking and exploitation represent a dark reality that thrives on ignorance and misconceptions. By dispelling these myths and misconceptions,…
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