Join us throughout the month of October to raise awareness about the often hidden pandemic of Domestic Violence. While this issue is far from new, COVID-19 and the associated quarantines have led to a dramatic increase in the need to address this issue and support survivors. We’re excited to offer a number of opportunities for…
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What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Consent
Written by Lara Hamburger, Campus Educator CW: this piece discusses consensual sex and mentions sexual assault and red flags of abuse. In the Before Times, back when I worked in an office with other people, (consensually) hugged my friends when I saw them, and invited people to hang out with me at my home, I…
Read OnA Summer Internship about … Sex Trafficking?
Written by: Lyn Staack, Youth Education Coordinator This summer, thanks to the Summers of Service Program of the Tompkins County United Way, our Education Team was able to have a paid youth intern. While we hope to provide meaningful learning experiences for all of our volunteers and interns – often we gain so much as…
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