Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman encourages others to speak up (News 5)
September 26, 2018
“MAYFIELD HEIGHTS – Six-time gold medalist and activist Aly Raisman spoke in Mayfield Heights on Wednesday about the importance of speaking out about sexual assault. “She headlined the National Council of Jewish Women of Cleveland’s opening meeting. “Raisman made headlines when she came forward against Larry Nassar, the gymnastics doctor who sexually abused more than 150 women. ‘I...continue
Why the ‘boys will be boys’ justification of sexual violence doesn’t fly (Cleveland.com)
September 27, 2018
“A high school football player is accused of sexually assaulting a teenaged girl at an alcohol-fueled party. “It’s not hard to see the parallels between the sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the 2012 Steubenville rape case. Three decades apart, there is one central difference: Kavanaugh has denied the allegations,...continue
With Cosby sentencing and Kavanaugh allegations, how are rape victims responding? (Cleveland 19)
September 25, 2018
“Bill Cosby’s sentencing comes just as the case against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gets even more heated. “Sondra Miller, president and CEO of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, tells Cleveland 19 these media headlines have inspired victims to call the center. “In fact, there’s been about a 15 percent increase in calls over the last...continue
Why it could take decades to report sexual assaults (Cleveland.com)
September 25, 2018
“In the weeks since Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, two women have come forward accusing the judge of sexual assault. In response, some people ask: Why come forward now? Why are the details of the incidents so vague? Why weren’t the incidents reported to the police at the time? “The alleged incidents occurred...continue
4 Things You Can Do for Campus Safety Awareness Month
September 12, 2018
4 Things You Can Do for Campus Safety Awareness Month September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, a campaign that calls attention to safety concerns and violence prevention at colleges and universities. Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is proud to partner with many Northeast Ohio schools to promote safety and support survivors on campus. Whether you...continue
Sexual Assault on College Campuses; Understanding Consent (Sound of Ideas)
August 21, 2018
“College students are back on campus, some for the first time. An important part of getting ready, beyond move-in day and a trip to the bookstore, is a frank conversation about sexual assault and the importance of consent in any relationship and throughout any sexual encounter. How should you talk about it with your student,...continue
Teaching parents how to spot signs of sexual abuse in kids (Cleveland 19 News)
August 10, 2018
“As students head back to school, there is some important information parents need to know to make sure their children stay safe.” “…Experts with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center said parents need to trust their gut. “‘If something feels wrong, it probably is wrong,’ Alexander Leslie, Senior Director of Educational Services for the Cleveland Rape...continue
Letter to the Editor: What can men learn from #MeToo? (Cleveland.com)
August 6, 2018
“A recent letter to the editor in The Plain Dealer asked the question: How can we help young boys and decent men who want to learn from the MeToo movement? “Most men don’t commit acts of violence; yet many of us tolerate behaviors that are harmful against women, children and other men. “Where to start? Here are...continue