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‘Rape culture is part of the reason why sexual violence is so widespread against women and girls’ It’s part of the reason women and girls are raped. Let that sink in. Now you know this, help be part of the solution. Let’s make it really uncomfortable for anyone to do it. If you’re a leader, create an environment where it’s not acceptable, and where women feel safe coming to you to report it, and confident that you will act accordingly. If you’re a leader, you’re either part of the solution or part of the problem. Your organisations culture comes directly from you.

Check out the latest episode of "Fluent in Floridian," created by our member, SalterMitchell PR. Dive into a captivating and essential conversation between Heidi Otway, APR, CPRC, President of SalterMitchell PR, and Robin Hassler Thompson, Executive Director of Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center. Don't miss this insightful discussion on crucial topics. 🎧 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eijca_pk #FluentInFloridian #Podcast #PublicService #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth

You can make a difference in April National Child Abuse Prevention Month by taking just one of more than 25 Pledges to Prevent child sexual abuse. Remember, the one child in four suffering child sexual abuse could be your child, or one close to you. Please share, and visit www.pledgetoprevent.info to learn more and #TakethePledge #END1IN4 #EnoughAbuse

You can make a difference in April National Child Abuse Prevention Month by taking just one of more than 25 Pledges to Prevent child sexual abuse. Remember, the one child in four suffering child sexual abuse could be your child, or one close to you. Please share, and visit www.pledgetoprevent.info to learn more and #TakethePledge #END1IN4 #EnoughAbuse

I love 💕 it when we get your feedback. This is a role I do alongside other pieces of work and whilst it’s not a full job, I really hope one day it can be. Please let me know if you’d like to know more about what we do. #work #feedback #success #changemaker #changinglives

The Arc Achievers - our chapter's self-advocacy group - kicked off their anti-bullying campaign this month in celebration of #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth. While planning the campaign, they made a list of words that matter to them, that encourage people to choose their words carefully and kindly. Dara chose "happy" as her favorite word. To learn more, please watch their new video: https://lnkd.in/eT4xT6-3

It’s a sad day when girls & women are faced w/more adversity than before. We know the profound effect it will have on their lives in the days ahead. As a parent w/daughters & sons, I will continue to advocate for what’s right, teach respects & ensure firm boundaries are established. Some says it takes a village to raise our children, but here we are in our current state as a country going backwards on integrity where we cannot rely on this “village” as a whole to raise them properly. It’s time we take a stand to defend, protect & support these girls & women as individuals finding their places & establishing roots. It’s an insult, a disgrace & an embarrassment when we have our current president, current administrations, schools, colleges & even retails telling them they’re not worth defending, protecting or supporting as if they’re discarded trash. I stand w/them & will do all I can to stop this madness as well others too who are enraged too by such abuse.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published a piece from Cora Daniels discussing the challenges faced by leaders of color, particularly in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education. Daniels suggests that those in the philanthropic space should double down on their support for leaders of color, increasing unrestricted funding instead of tightening purse strings. Read the entire article to learn more about how Daniels believes funders should fight for racial justice. #affirmativeaction #FundingRacialJustice #LeadersofColor

It is crucial to address concerns for youth at-risk to sexually abuse, especially as they approach an age at which they can be held legally accountable for their actions. Act now with the help of these techniques when talking to youth at-risk: https://lnkd.in/eBwsmght

Did you know that in Illinois the courts (including the Juvenile Detention Centers) are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act? As the most powerful branch of government, it is past time to shine a light on the judicial branch, to ensure the courts (and Juvenile Detention Centers) are upholding the principles of equity, accountability and efficacy. And yet after two years of trying, our lawmakers continue to block even a hearing on why it's so important to move the courts - and how they operate - out of the shadows. When they won't give you a hearing in Springfield, take the hearing to the people! I hope you'll join us for an important conversation that impacts us all. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gFF8eRHq “Every day, thousands of people enter courthouses across Illinois seeking justice. They might be asking for protection from an abuser, fighting to keep their home, working to keep custody of their children, or navigating a criminal case as a victim or a defendant [They might be a child being held at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center]. We know the court system has historically favored people with wealth and racial privilege and disproportionately harmed those without. But we can only fight for a more fair and just court system if we have complete information about the workings of the courts. Without transparency, it’s impossible to have true accountability.” - Jonah Newman, Injustice Watch #transparency #accountability #courtsmatter #justice Briana Payton Jonah Newman Curtis J. Tarver II Bradly Johnson MPA Adam M. Alonso