Understanding the Survivor
Communities of ColorSexual assault has traditionally been used by men to disempower and frighten women, just as racism has been used to disempower and frighten people of color. The sexual assault of...
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Sexual Violence in Multicultural and/or Underrepresented CommunitiesWhen considering the needs of survivors and what supports are appropriate, it is important not only to identify the barriers faced...
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Women of color face additional barriers based on the intersections of race and gender. Women of color often face “double jeopardy” in terms of racism and sexism that influences one’s access to...
View ArticleDating and Domestic Violence
Summary of important points about dating and domestic violence.
View ArticleSexual Assault & Women of Color
Assumptions about race make women of color vulnerable to sexual assault in a number of ways. Sexual violence committed against women of color is often seen as insignificant and/or acceptable and is...
View ArticleDating and Domestic Violence
Summary of important points about dating and domestic violence.
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