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What does Bill Cosby’s release mean for sexual assault survivors?
Bill Cosby was accused by 60 women. One Ohio advocate for sexual violence victims says “this is just a low blow.” Author: Olivia Ugino (WBNS) Updated: 11:20 PM EDT June 30, 2021
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court says Cosby never should have been charged in the first place because a former district attorney made a deal with Cosby. That deal was that in exchange for testimony in a civil case, he could not face criminal charges.
Cosby was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison and always vowed to serve his whole sentence rather than admit guilt or remorse. Sixty women came forward with claims against him. But, what does this say to sexual assault survivors about speaking up?
Letters: National Crime Victims Rights Week a time to be an advocate for victims
Letters to the Editor
a time to be an advocate for victims
April 18-24 is the 40th annual National Crime Victims Rights Week. This is a time to remember the importance of serving victims, honoring them with dignity and acknowledging their experiences.
As a rape survivor and lifetime advocate against sexual violence, I have dedicated my life to ensuring no one has to go through what I did. I know our world is sadly far from that point, but legislation like Marsy’s Law is getting us closer.
April 14, 2021
The Norse Violence Prevention Center (NVPC) Peer Ambassadors hosted a two-part âTake Back The Nightâ event Tuesday evening. About 20 people virtually attended the first part of the event that featured speaker Olivia Montgomery who serves as the equity and inclusion coordinator at the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, as well as own an equity firm, discussed the intersection between gender and racial justice, and how students have a vital role in gender and civil rights movements.Â
According to Montana State University, âTake Back The Nightâ events have been hosted since 1877 when a women-only protest in England took place against the violence and terror that women felt as they walked the streets at night.Â
Survivors of sexual assault are sharing resources to support those seeking help. Author: Stephanie Stanavich Updated: 6:57 PM EDT April 12, 2021
April marks Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness month.
Survivors are continuing to share their stories in hopes of helping others, and organizations are working hard to provide the resources needed to support those healing.
“It’s incredibly important for many individuals, because I don’t think many people realize how many people are impacted by sexual assault,” Sophia Fifner said.
As a survivor herself, Fifner is continuing to share her story in hopes of helping others. She became even more inspired to do just that after the Me Too Movement, when she realized she wasn’t alone.