October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! This year, the Advocacy Center is focusing on the connection between domestic violence and animal abuse. When domestic violence occurs, pets or farm animals may be targeted as a way to injure, threaten, or control the victim. We invite you to join our efforts to increase safety for all…
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Introducing the ACTion Faction!
BY DANI COPELAND ACTion is a group of like-minded teens from all over Tompkins County that will work together to fight sexual and relationship violence. They will collaborate to educate and enlighten their peers and the rest of the community so that they can help to keep themselves and others safe. The ultimate goal of…
Read OnAdvocacy Center to Host Community Conversation in Response to #MeToo and Recent Sexual Harassment Disclosures
Ithaca, NY- It is nearly impossible to look at the news or social media over the past few months and not be inundated by women sharing their stories of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault by well known men in our society or personal lives. With everyone from actors, musicians, businessmen, and politicians being accused of—and…
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