Young Adult Abuse Prevention Program

09/29/2019

This , plz know that you are not alone:

Researchers estimate that one in six men have been sexually assaulted or abused before age 18. So we were gratified to read this weekend’s Washington Post Outlook section, which exposes the persistent double standard for adult male survivors of teen sexual abuse by a female. These survivors are of...

09/28/2019

is societal institutions
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09/28/2019

Behind the “mainstreamization” of China’s men makeup lies a psychological driver that is fundamentally different than the Western norm.

09/25/2019

“Everyone thinks women should be thrilled when we get crumbs, and I want women to have the cake, the icing and the cherry on top, too.”
-- Billie Jean King, tennis legend

When I connect with V — that’s Venus Williams, to you — over the phone the Wednesday before the 2019 U.S. Open is set to start, I am struck by how quiet her voice is. I am so thrilled to speak with her that I can’t tell if she’s so quiet underneath…

09/25/2019

Gender reveals are a perfect example of what is meant by the phrase, "Gender is a social construct."

And this video perfectly reveals the lengths we must go to maintain such an unstable construct.

09/22/2019

This
take comfort in knowing
that heaven does exist:

09/22/2019

This , take some time to learn about a class being offered by Prevention Action Change​, called Healing Through Empowerment, in which participants will:

- reconnect to their bodies
- gain tools for assertive communication, boundary setting, self-care, and self-defense
- gain confidence, skills, and experienced a reduction in PTSD symptoms
- build community with other female-identified survivors of violence

Follow the link to register!

HEALING THROUGH EMPOWERMENT Tuesdays 5:30 to 7:30pm, Oct. 1 – Nov. 19 Portland Join us for a unique healing journey. Become reconnected to your body and gain tools for assertive communicatio…

09/21/2019