When is the justice system going to start speaking up for survivors?!?! There are a lot of rape cases with strong evidence where the victim is too afraid / traumatized (or for any other one of a million other reasons why they don't want to pursue a criminal case) and doesn't want to go to … Continue reading When Is The Justice System Going To Finally Stand Up For Rape Victims?
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I was raped by my former roommate on February 14th 2016. I filed a police report. Within less than 48 hours I was told that the DA would not be moving forward with the case. In fact, I met with the DA this past Tuesday, and it was confirmed that there was not even an … Continue reading I Came Forward, I Want To Press Charges &The DA Won’t Do Anything
Being raped is on of the worst experiences that a person can live through. The aftermath of rape is equally as terrible. As if being raped isn't bad enough, the trauma from that event, the memories, the scars....they last forever. It is bad enough that I am TERRIFIED to leave my house, or work once … Continue reading Being Raped Has Ruined My Life – I Live In A Constant State Of FEAR
I came across this great article by Angus Johnson, click here. For more about him, check out AngusJohnston.com. His Post: https://studentactivism.net/2015/06/02/stop-saying-that-nobody-supports-rape-lots-of-people-support-rape/ I think this was a great read! I have spoken/debated with people who have come right out and said to me, "Well there is no one out there who actually supports rape". With all the research that … Continue reading Stop Saying that Nobody Supports Rape; There Are Lot’s of People Who Do
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I can't stand these common "rape myth" statements... or any for that matter This article from Bustle is a good read. It debunks seven rape myths that convicted rapist Brock Turner's friend and rape apologist Leslie Rasmussen talked about in her "Character letter" Seriously, not raping is as easy as a cup of tea! https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=oQbei5JGiT8
