Tag Archives: sexual assault
Professionals React to the 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey
Sara, a WEAVE intern throughout the Summer, recently participated in a national webinar coverin ghte results of recently released groundbreaking research. Her thoughts are shared below. I had the opportunity to sit in on a webinar hosted by Prevent Connect … Continue reading
As the gate closed
WEAVE shares information about its programs and services with a variety of groups and audiences – civic clubs, churches, schools, etc. are all common gathering places where many have learned of WEAVE. Our supporters may not realize, we also provide … Continue reading
Filed under Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Staff Voices, Survivor Voices
Teen Voices – One Young Person
WEAVE offers internships to high school students willing to commit to an ongoing project. Here is the story of one student’s experience at WEAVE. I am a student as The Met High School in Sacramento. This year, I am interning … Continue reading
Filed under Community Voices, Human Trafficking, Staff Voices
Teen Voices
WEAVE’s Teen Education & Prevention program works directly with you at Hiram Johnson High School. Here, our Teen Educator Renae, works with the students of Club STRONG and mentors students to help create a safer environment and healthier campus. Renae’s … Continue reading
Filed under Community Voices, Teen Dating Violence, Youth Voices
Sexual Assault Victim Being Held in Juvenile Hall
A young sexual assault victim is being held in juvenile hall to ensure her appearance at the rapist’s hearing. WEAVE has heard from many dismayed and outraged members of our community and we share your concerns about the rights of … Continue reading
WEAVE Receives FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
Friday, March 16, 2012 Greetings from Washington D.C.! As I post this note, I am just leaving the national headquarters of the FBI. Luckily my visit with them is not top secret – in fact it is something I wanted … Continue reading
Advocating for Victims and Survivors
This week hundreds of men and women from domestic violence and sexual assault centers across the state came together to meet with elected officials at the capitol about issues facing the survivors we serve. We spoke with members of the … Continue reading
FBI to Update Outdated Definition of Rape
WEAVE, along with other rape crisis centers throughout the country, commend U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for the revision to the way the FBI defines rape and FBI Director Robert Mueller’s promise to accept the revision. Until these changes were … Continue reading
Filed under Sexual Assault, Staff Voices
Sarah’s Story
Imagine you live in a small town where the next city is about 8 miles away and just about everyone knows everyone. Remember being 14 years old and for most of us, what was important at that age was what … Continue reading
Filed under Sexual Assault, Survivor Voices, Youth Voices