The Me Too movement prompted sexual abuse victims to come forward with their allegations of rape and harassment. Yet, the increase in these occurrences both nationally and statewide show repeated incidents. Sexual violence is a nonconsensual act, either through physical or verbal behavior. .
As federal Victims of Crime Act funding continues to impact Kentucky s domestic violence shelters, advocates say they are applauding lawmakers decisions to include $6 million of the state budget s general fund for shelter and program operations, alongside a one-time allocation of $7.1 million to offset the impact of VOCA cuts. ZeroV s CEO Angela Yannelli said the funding will ensure life-saving programs for people in crisis continue to serve those who rely on them - and who often have no where else to turn. "We are extremely grateful to the General Assembly for listening to us," said Yannelli. " .
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Ohio is expanding its qualified rape crisis centers serving rural areas in the central and southeastern regions of the state. Taylr Ucker-Lauderman, chief engagement officer with the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, explained that qualified centers have to meet certain criteria, and typically provide crisis intervention, legal and medical assistance, counseling and referrals to other local resources. She said collaboration among centers to assist sexual abuse survivors and educate the public about violence prevention is critical. .
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Advocates for sexual assault survivors in Idaho and across the country are pushing for a more inclusive view of who is impacted by this issue. Trans, nonbinary and other gender-expansive individuals have largely been left out of data concerning sexual assault. .
Growing up in the small city of West Helena, Arkansas, Ruth Jones never dreamed of even knowing – let alone having a career as – a physicist or NASA employee.