One year after #MeToo movement began, reported sexual abuse cases up (News 5)
October 8, 2018
“KENT, Ohio – The #MeToo movement is one that enabled many sexual abuse victims to speak up. “On the one-year anniversary, experts said there are a higher number of reported sexual abuse cases, and the numbers continue to climb on college campuses. “’We believe an increase in reports reflects a reality on campuses, which means...continue
How to Teach Boys Sexual Ethics (Sound of Ideas)
October 3, 2018
Listen Now Senior Director of Educational Services Alex Leslie joined ideastream’s Sound of Ideas this morning to speak about how parents can talk to their sons about building healthy relationships. “The testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Judge Kavanaugh has called into question our country’s handling of sexual assault allegations. We’ll...continue
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center receives record messages and calls week of Kavanaugh testimony (Cleveland.com)
October 1, 2018
“The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center received a record number of texts, phone calls and online messages Friday, after Christine Blasey Ford testified that she was sexually assaulted by nominated Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh. “On Friday, there were 60 contacts. All week of the hearing — Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 — there were 191...continue
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Sees Uptick During Kavanaugh Hearing (WCPN)
September 28, 2018
“The congressional hearings on alleged sexual assault involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh are having an impact on some Cleveland area survivors. “The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has seen an uptick in activity this week, said the agency’s president and CEO Sondra Miller. “The average number of daily calls to the Cleveland rape crisis and support hotline...continue
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center handling surge of reports in wake of Kavanaugh scandal (Cleveland 19)
September 28, 2018
“We’re hearing from people who are trying to understand how their friends and family members can say things that are not supportive of survivors. Sometimes they say, ‘They don’t know I’m a survivor, but I’m hearing what they’re saying, and it’s really hurtful.'” – Sondra Miller, President & CEO Watch: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center...continue
A Message to Survivors
September 28, 2018
Dear Survivors: We believe you. We hear you. We see you. We support you. We support Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez, and all survivors of rape and sexual abuse. Your voices matter, and your experiences matter. In a nation consumed with a lot of “talk” about sexual assault, please know that we are...continue
Listening To Survivors (ideastream)
September 26, 2018
“We begin with a conversation with Sondra Miller, CEO and President of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, to help answer some of the questions that have arisen this past week, such as why many people choose not to report sexual misconduct to authorities — or why some people don’t come forward with their experience right away, or...continue
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