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James is Dead

Another reflection on popular prevention videos from the Safe Passage Marketing Intern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op14XhETfBw&list=PLaZQ5Yvh1_cUB6esm1Y5PYZXATyMGBdSP&index=2&t=9s             My overall reaction to watching “James is dead” was frustration towards the meaning behind this video and the fact that this attitude is common towards victims of ...

Acquitted

Daily Chronicle News Report:  Brenton Cleveland Acquitted in Rape Trial (LINK) It has taken us a while to write about this case because it's a very difficult and emotional topic.  We'd like to say we can always trust our court system.  ...

It’s not your fault. Ever.

Content note:  discussion of violent sexual assault and victim-blaming. . . . . . A student was violently sexually assaulted by an acquaintance this weekend at NIU (LINK to article).  The student was working on a final project for school when the attacker stopped by, physically ...

Survivor 1

4 years ago today, I was roofied by a bartender . I don't think I've spoken publicly about it since regaining full consciousness a few days later, when I posted a Facebook status alerting my friends to be cautious in ...