By Karen Moldovan, CCASA Blogger This blog is part 2 of a 2-part series. Click here to read part 1. Spoiler Alert!! If you haven’t watched the full first season yet, but intend to, stop…
Justice for Daisy had people in the street on Tuesday. An Ohio University student has been identified as the person at the center of an alleged rape that took place on the campus earlier this…
By Karen Moldovan, CCASA Blogger If you have Netflix or you are active on social media sites, chances are you may have heard about the Netflix original series, Orange is the New Black (OITNB). The…
By Carla Hase, CCASA Blogger I’ve been coordinating the 6th JD response to sexual assault for over 2 years. My social work career started over 12 years ago when I began volunteering at a domestic…
Canada’s definition of sexual assault hurts victims. Rape on Downton Abbey isn’t the same as “more sex,” Katy Rink. Right to Life MI would like insurers to prohibit abortions even in cases of rape and…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn more. Sexual harassment, porn, and workplace discrimination. It’s still a thing. Speaking of porn, how about using the new movie Don Jon to create teachable moments? A…
By Michelle Wolff & Alexa Priddy, CCASA Bloggers Social media is frequently turning up in the world of criminal justice. Not-so-smart criminals brag about their exploits on Facebook and get caught. Parents send Tweets and…
This is from last week, and we’re sorry we missed telling you about it! California realizes it’s not 1872 anymore, and overturns law that denies justice to unmarried rape victims. Discussions about sex trafficking often…
A Texas company thought it would be a great promotional tactic to create a decal that looks like a woman who has been tied up and tossed in the back of a pickup. The technology…
Miley Cyrus performed at the VMAs alongside Robin Thicke to his song “Blurred Lines” and sexologist, Dr. Jill, as well as singer/songwriter, Jon Lajoie, point out the hypocrisy of focusing on her performance opposed to…