CMSAC is looking for advocates to join our Accessibility Advisory Group!
Members of this group will join in the conversation to make crime victim services more accessible to survivors of sexual assault who have a disability. If you are a self-advocate, disability service provider, family/friend of people with disabilities, or simply an interested community member, we’d love to have you!
Join those who have already signed up and come to our first meeting, tomorrow (10/13/2016) at 12:30 p.m.
It’s #BystanderTipTuesday!
Because intervening can be challenging, it’s important that we are aware of red flags in any situation. That’s why the Virginia Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Action Alliance created the Red Flag Campaign, a project in which those affected by sexual violence can share personal stories on red flags or posters that are posted around college campuses.
Seeing these red flags on campus and reading about others’ personal experiences allow students to feel confident and comfortable intervening in uncomfortable or dangerous situations.
Check out the campaign here: http://www.theredflagcampaign.org/
The staff at Central MN Sexual Assault Center would like to thank Happy Sleeper for their collaboration in providing a comfy place to sleep for people in need.
Please visit their website for all your furniture shopping needs: www.happysleeperfurniture.com.
Addressing sex trafficking isn’t easy.
Luckily, there are individuals in our Saint Cloud community who are not afraid to make their voices heard and speak out against sex trafficking.
These individuals believe that public involvement and speaking up are keys to combatting sex trafficking, as well as education.
Check out the discussion here:
http://www.sctimesapps.com/conversations/page.php?id=948
Are you passionate about helping victims of sexual assault in our community?
The Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center is currently looking for volunteers for our Fall Advocate Training. Fill out an application here: https://cmsac.org/volunteerapplication/
What if porn and human trafficking are more connected than we think? In nine countries, 49% of women in prostitution said that pornography was made of them while in the industry.
Jefferson Bethke shares his insight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIxdnnxqK6o
Happy #BystanderTipTuesday!
Intervening can be difficult, especially when we’re worried about what others may think. Luckily there are tools you can use to make intervening less intimidating. Circle of 6 is a safety app that allows you to create a network of six friends or family members that you can reach with just a click of a button.Check it out here: http://www.circleof6app.com
It’s Sexual Violence Myth Monday! Share your myths with #SVMythMonday.
Today’s MYTH: Men need sex therefore prostitution must exist.
FACT: The sex of prostitution is not “sex” for women in it. Most men who use women in prostitution have other sexual partners.
No one needs sex like they need food, water, or air, and no one has the right to purchase access to someone else’s body. Buying women and children in prostitution is less about sexual gratification and more about power gratification. 85% of US johns have regular sexual partners, and 60% are married.
If you or someone you know has been sexually exploited, CMSAC is here to help: https://cmsac.org/human-trafficking-services/
Direct donations ensure all of your donation goes directly to helping CMSAC provide much needed services to survivors of sexual violence.
*To make a direct donation please call 320-251-4357 and ask how you can contribute.*
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