Sex Abuse

A typical workplace should be a space where you feel safe, secure, and respected. However, sexual assault can shatter that sense of safety and trust. It disrupts the very essence of what a workplace should be – a supportive and comfortable environment to thrive in. When you have been attacked, it’s essential to remember that…

It’s no secret that college is often described as a time of discovery, growth, and forging lifelong friendships. However, among all the different experiences that college brings, there’s a serious issue we need to talk about: sexual assault. Unfortunately, this issue is not confined to any region or city on college campuses. This brings us…

When a survivor of sexual abuse or assault reports what happened, he or she will be asked to undergo a forensic exam by a medical professional. This exam is commonly referred to as a “rape kit.” According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a rape kit or sexual assault kit is an important piece of…

As Americans we owe our safety and security to the brave men and women that serve in the military, today and in years past. In holding such high esteem for our servicemen and women we must consider the injustices that can occur in our military system. One such issue is the use of the Feres…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. This can include sexual assault, which is a particularly devastating form of trauma that can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental and emotional wellbeing. In this article, we will explore what PTSD…

As the popularity and usage of rideshare apps soar, we are learning more and more about the risks and dangers such a service can pose. Convenient as they may be, not as many passengers reach their destinations unscathed — or even at all — as apps like Uber and Lyft would have you believe. This…

Religious organizations are meant to be safe, comforting spaces we can turn to in times of need. For the most part, they are — but not always. Just like any other organization, they are run by normal people, who are privy to their own agendas and morals. We should be able to trust that these…

The doctor patient relationship is supposed to be based on trust. When a doctor breaks that trust and sexually assaults their patients, it is an indefensible betrayal. In many of these cases, a patient is at their most vulnerable and the doctor uses that against them, leaving the patient powerless against their attack. Over the…