I read an editorial by James Alan Fox, a Professor of Criminology, Law and Public Policy at Northwestern University in which Mr. Fox concluded that guns won\’t deter college sexual assault. He reasoned carrying guns on campus will only create more problems. I agree. Guns will never be the remedy to combat sexual assault …
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I have always been a “broadcaster” of sorts. In grade school, I loved giving oral reports in class. I went on to be in One Act Plays in high school and enrolled in tv broadcasting in college until a professor told me my southern accent was too “thick” and I would never succeed as an …
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The holidays are a stressful time, aren’t they? No matter how organized you are and how hard you work to stay ahead, it’s a bit much for all of us women to do what is required from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. To be honest, Christmastime in the past has been challenging for me. For …
The court of public opinion is a mighty one and it has ruled: the curtain is closing on Bill Cosby. The 77-year old comedian is facing allegations of sexual assaulting more than a dozen women since the 1960s. Already, 15 women have accused Cosby of fondling, drugging, sexually assaulting or raping them. As a result, …
Two months ago, The White House rolled out \”It\’s on Us,\” a sexual assault prevention and awareness program aimed at changing campus culture regarding rape and sexual assault. “It’s On Us” aims to fundamentally shift the way we think about sexual assault, by inspiring everyone to see it as their responsibility to do something, big or …
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A New York Times article this week recounted how an 18-year-old freshman reported her rape and regretted doing so after Hobart and William Smith Colleges held her disciplinary hearing. According to the New York Times article, “panelists interrupted her answers, at times misrepresented evidence and asked about a campus-police report she had not seen. The …
As summer vacations continue, many women will travel abroad, book family trips and plan girls’ weekends for much needed R and R. Others will simply be traveling for work which they do year-round. No matter if your plans are for business or pleasure, it’s always important to stay safe when traveling in a new …
There\’s a cool \”Cuff\” that\’s hitting the market this fall and every woman who worries about safety should own one of these bracelets or necklaces. Here\’s the lowdown… The inventor is Deepa Sood, a former VP of product development at Restoration Hardware, who had an \”aha\” moment one night while out with her husband …
Growing up, my mother gave me advice that literally saved my life. She told me and my sister, Janna, that if we EVER were attacked by a man, then do everything in our power to survive. She told us to kick, scream, run fast as we could…do whatever it took to get away. And I …
Growing up in the 70s, the stereotypical mom was June Cleaver. Donned in dress heels, pearls and apron, this suburban mom’s domestic quest was the kitchen! My being reared in the quiet and small town of Statesboro, Georgia, the Cleaver persona was paramount. But not so in the Martin home. My …
One of my favorite musical pieces is sung by Barbara Streisand. Her lyrics are about a place where we can find peace, quiet and openness. But for years spiritually, I was unable to experience any of these life items as I continued to suffer from a sexual assault invading and destroying me at …
I want to achieve extraordinary goals — not just ho-hum, common, run-of-the-mill ones. I want to have a seismic impact on how our world views violence against women and change how sexual assault victims recover…so no woman has to endure what I experienced after my sexual assault….fear, shame, trauma, hurt, despair, post traumatic stress, anxiety, …
Did you remember to breathe today? For at least 20 years, my post traumatic stress affected the way I breathed. I often “gasped” when startled. I breathed with shallowness and even held my breath at times when I felt I was in danger. The result: lack of oxygen to my brain and constantly remaining in …
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I often wonder how many people actually know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month? You know how hard it is to cut through all the messages out there in the news…the Malaysian Airline mystery, the drowning of hundreds on the Korean Ferry, and Chelsea Clinton’s just announced pregnancy. If you have not seen any …
Friday, July 12th was declared Malala Day by the United Nations. It is in honor of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for girls\’ education. This courageous 16-year-old was given a standing ovation at the United Nations Friday after she spoke to the …
Do you know Malala? Author Jenny Lynn Anderson wants to introduce her. Read More »
