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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/health/as-victims-men-struggle-for-rape-awareness.html A Department of Justice report found that 3 percent of men, or one in 33, had been raped. Some experts believe that one in six men have experienced unwanted sexual contact of some kind as minors. But for many men, the subject is so discomfiting that it is rarely discussed — virtually taboo, . . . → Read More: New York Times: Men Struggle for Rape Awareness Two enthusiastic Three-for-All participants We are excited to announce that the second annual SARA Three-for-All will be held April 14th, on the Downtown Mall. The Three-for-All is a giant three-legged race to raise funds for SARA’s programs. This fun, family-friendly race will encourage personal and community responsibility for ending sexual violence. Participants of . . . → Read More: Sponsors Wanted for Three-for-All! A local production of The Vagina Monologues is auditioning actresses and interviewing volunteer crew. The performances will be March 8th and 9th. Proceeds will benefit SARA! Auditions: Saturday, January28th 1:30-5:00 pm The Sanctuary of The Haven, 112 West Market Street, Charlottesville For more information or to receive a copy of the script, please . . . → Read More: Actresses Wanted! SARA is looking for a part-time Community Outreach Coordinator to join our team. The Community Outreach Coordinator position plays an important role in fulfilling our mission. Our objectives include improving the environment for survivors, connecting survivors to services, and inspiring adults to take active steps in their daily lives to support survivors and prevent . . . → Read More: Community Outreach Coordinator (Part-time, 16 hours per week) FBI — Attorney General Eric Holder Announces Revisions to the Uniform Crime Report’s Definition of Rape. This new, more-inclusive definition is a definite improvement over the old definition used to collect national crime statistics. The old definition defined rape as “the carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will.” That definition left . . . → Read More: FBI Announces Revisions to Definition of Rape Common Sense Media (who we LOVE!) just posted a fantastic new list of Six Ways to be a Media-Savvy Parent in 2012! Take a look and get smart! Another fantastic (and brief!) Common Sense article we suggest is First Times: Tips for Talking About Virginity and Sex in Teen Dramas. While you’re at it, . . . → Read More: Parents: Get media-savvy! This past summer, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance launched the Building Healthy Futures Fund—a statewide fund to support prevention programs across the state (including SARA!). The first initiative is a “Peace Begins at Home” license plate that is now available for pre-order! The cost of the plate is $25 for a . . . → Read More: A Holiday Gift for People Who Value Peace Nearly 1 in 5 Women in U.S. Survey Report Sexual Assault – NYTimes.com. Above is a link to a story summarizing the findings from the new National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. If you explore the state-level data on the CDC website, you can . . . → Read More: Nearly 1 in 5 Women in U.S. Survey Report Sexual Assault – NYTimes.com Nearly every woman I know can recall one or more instances in which she was sexually assaulted, harassed, threatened, inappropriately touched or even raped. The Twice-Victimized of Sexual Assault – NYTimes.com. |
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A response: Is the CDC overstating sexual violence in the U.S. — CALCASA – California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
The following post from the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault does a great job of explaining why the CDC’s recent survey and crime statistics differ:
A response: How the CDC is overstating sexual violence in the U.S. — CALCASA – California Coalition Against Sexual Assault.