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Why We Still Need October and Why We Can’t Wait for It
We need to be lifting this issue out of the shadows not because of the latest horrifying news but because there are survivors living with abuse every day who deserve to be connected with resources and support. Because we all deserve healthy relationships and safe communities and we all can learn how to recognize, respond to, and prevent domestic violence. But we don’t need to wait all summer to learn about domestic violence. We can’t wait all summer to start talking about domestic violence. We need to have these conversations often and ongoing.
What Will It Take For Us To Believe Survivors?
It takes courage to believe something you cannot see, hear or touch. It takes courage to believe something before others are “convinced” – to take a stand and speak up about something terrible even if you have not experienced it yourself. And it takes enormous courage for survivors to speak up when they have been told over and over again that no one will believe them.
Three Mistakes Every University Can Avoid
Over the past two decades I’ve had the honor of working with colleges and universities all over the country. Every school has unique strengths and challenges. In my work, I am struck by how often I see universities struggle with these same three pitfalls.