Tagged sexual-violence
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Jon Connelly Discusses How Trauma Survivors Can Find Relief From Emotional Pain
Jon Connelly of Rapid Resolution Therapy in Boca Raton, Florida has designed a treatment plan to help individuals struggling with the effects of trauma. His method is based in the science of how the brain works and how trauma changes that. Read More
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The Rise of Sexual Assault Increases Herpes Contracting Cases, Herpes Dating Site MPWH Says
It's sad but some people have contracted herpes through being victims of sexual assault. The popular herpes dating website and community MPWH shares their experienced tips on how to lessen this possibility. Read More
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Anti-Sexual Violence Groups to Protest at Whole Foods CEO Commonwealth Club Event
The New York Times first reported Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's association with spiritual leader Marc Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The Times reported Gafni describing one of his accusers: "She was 14 going on 35, and I never forced her." The Washington Post reported on protests at Whole Foods stores in New York City and Los Angeles. Mackey issued a statement of loyalty to Gafni. Read More
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Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) Call to Action: Tell Commonwealth Club to Cancel Whole Foods CEO Event
The New York Times first reported Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's association with spiritual leader Marc Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The Times reported Gafni describing one of his accusers: "She was 14 going on 35, and I never forced her." The Washington Post reported on protests at Whole Foods stores in NYC and LA. Mackey issued a statement of loyalty to Gafni. Read More
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Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) Tells Commonwealth Club: Cancel Whole Foods CEO Appearance
The New York Times first reported Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's association with spiritual leader Marc Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The Times reported Gafni describing one of his accusers: "She was 14 going on 35, and I never forced her." The Washington Post reported on protests at Whole Foods stores in NYC and LA. Mackey issued a statement of loyalty to Gafni. Read More
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Advocacy Groups to Protest at Whole Foods CEO Speech, Urge "Sexual Violence Accountability"
Advocacy groups are organizing a protest at a speech by Whole Foods CEO John Mackey in San Francisco. Leaders urge Mackey to disavow spiritual teacher Marc Gafni. The New York Times reported Mackey's association with Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The Washington Post reported previous protests at Whole Foods stores in New York City and Los Angeles. Mackey declared loyalty to Gafni. Read More
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130 Advocates Urge Whole Foods: "Change the Culture of Sexual Violence"
130 advocates addressed an open letter to board members of Whole Foods Market and Conscious Capitalism, Inc., the nonprofit founded by Whole Foods CEO John Mackey. Signers object to Mackey's association with alleged sex abuser, spiritual leader Marc Gafni, as reported by The NY Times. Advocacy organizations include Faculty Against Rape (FAR) and National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV). Read More
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'The Blue Bench Thing' Is a Fun Event With a Serious Mission: "Friends" Themed Happy Hour Benefits Sexual Assault Survivors
"Friends" themed happy hour and fundraiser tackles sexual assault, bystander intervention in the Denver metro area—with an exclusive performance by Sean Kelly of The Samples Read More
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