Tag Archives: Sexual assault

RISING…by Eve Ensler (2:14 pm)

Written in Kerala for the women of India who lead the way This could have been anywhere And was Mexico City Manila Mumbai Manhattan Nighttime men waiting like wolves Drooling for prey behind that single dimly painted door paying nothing … Continue reading

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Saying Yes to Healing and Each Other…by Kevin & Jennie Olson Six

My wife and I have been meaning to write a piece about relationships for the One Billion Rising San Diego blog. If you’re reading this, we did it. It wasn’t easy. It took a combined 20+ years of therapy (individually … Continue reading

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Creating a New Reality…by Jessica Johnson of Jeans 4 Justice

On November 27th, 2012 we asked a room of thirty-three 10th graders, “How many of you know someone who has been affected by sexual assault or sexual abuse?” Thirty-three hands slowly raised into the air. “And how many of you … Continue reading

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The Revolution Starts Within…by Carla Nell, San Diego Co-Producer, One Billion Rising

In San Diego in 1998, I produced and directed Viveca Lindfors’ play, I Am Woman.  It was my first community offering – a one-woman show performed by a multi-woman cast.  It was also my first step in  understanding the link between … Continue reading

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Rising With Safety … by Nirvana Habash, Center for Community Solutions

The first time I heard about The Vagina Monologues, I was auditioning for it. As a first year undergraduate student thousands of miles away from home, finding a place to fit in was supposed to be pretty difficult. But after … Continue reading

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I Am Involved Because…by Paul Savage

Sexual assault and child abuse are so prevalent that it is hard to imagine how anyone escapes. The most recent statistics I have heard are that: -every 10 seconds another case of child abuse is reported -every 2 seconds there is another … Continue reading

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