~ in loving memory
The Red Hood Project is a movement for consumer protection for children online and was founded following the death of Amanda Todd. The Project is bringing to light the dozens of media reports documenting “the increasing victimization of children by blackmail, rape, abduction and even murder.” All because the industry that allows children to useRead more about Red Hood Project[…]
A global day of awareness on violence against women, particularly rape culture (the institutional bias against victims and failure to prevent rape and sexual assault) is planned for June 7th, 2013. To be a part of this campaign write “Rehtaeh” on your wrist to let the world know you stand against rape culture. When youRead more about Hands Up for Rehtaeh[…]
. paper tiger n. One that is seemingly dangerous and powerful but is in fact timid and weak: “They are paper tigers, weak and indecisive” (Frederick Forsyth). It’s hard to find comments on news articles that are worth sharing but I couldn’t let this one go. I have no idea what the man’s name isRead more about Paper Tiger Men[…]
I spent most of the last day staring at my laptop screen wondering how I was going to write about this. I think this is revision number five. It’s hard to believe I have to write this at all to be honest and no matter how I tried the words just failed me. I’d startRead more about It’s Time to Man Up Facebook[…]
Published on May 22, 2013 Press Release May 22 2013 Pad link: http://www.anonpaste.me/anonpaste2/in… Greetings world We are Anonymous, Anonymous call for ANOTHER peaceful rally will be held in front of Police Headquarters in the continuation of seeking JUSTICE for the Parsons family following the TRAGIC death of their 17-year-old daughter Rehtaeh. We are rallying forRead more about Anonymous Press Release May 22 2013[…]
This is a great presentation of the gender violence problem and how we can work together to fix it. Jackson Katz, Phd, is an anti-sexist activist and expert on violence, media and masculinities. An author, filmmaker, educator and social theorist, Katz has worked in gender violence prevention work with diverse groups of men and boysRead more about Violence & Silence: Jackson Katz, Ph.D at TEDxFiDiWomen[…]
We all know someone who has been sexually assaulted, it may have even happened to you. Nova Scotia has one of the worst sexual crime rates in all of Canada, HRM statistics are even worse. Because you love her, take a stand, it’ll only take two minutes. Here’s how. 1. Open your email account andRead more about Because You Love Her – Take a stand against sexual violence – NS[…]
I’ve started the long task of writing everyone who has reached out to me and my family. If I haven’t written or responded I promise I will. There are hundreds of letters and comments. The words of kindness from total strangers has meant the world to us. They’ve come from all over: Yemen, France, allRead more about My thanks and gratitude[…]
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Their goal is to reduce child victimization by providing programs and services to Canadians. The Centre was established in April 1985 as Child Find Manitoba following the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Candace Derksen. Candace’s mother, Wilma,Read more about Canadian Centre for Child Protection[…]
This is an interview with Sarelle Sheldon, a social work student at McGill, who talks about her individual experience as a rape survivor. She discusses the experience itself, her interactions with the police and her family, the idea of ‘rape culture’ and victim blaming, and more. “I chose to speak up because Rehtaeh Parsons wasRead more about Sarelle Sheldon finds her voice and her dignity[…]