Category: female health civil rights
From Chains to Cells: The Unbroken Thread of Black Women’s Pain and Resistance in Prisons
In her book, At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, an [...]
When Survivors See Through Lies, We Refuse to Pretend (audio/podcast)
In her career, Tonya GJ Prince has had the honor of encounte [...]
Heads Up: Lying Is a Powerful Abuse Tactic
Abusers don’t just harm; they manipulate reality itself. Lies are [...]
Scratches as Self-Defense in Domestic Violence Cases
.....When I asked *Mika whether she had called the police before she t [...]
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Violence Against Women in the Holocaust
I'm not always certain what the "right thing" to say on impo [...]
Keeping Girls Safe in a Dangerous World (ebook) 2025 UPDATE
In a world where girls face unique dangers and challenges, [...]
Recovery: 20 Reasons to Leave an Abusive Relationship
As a veteran advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violen [...]
Do Not Tell Black Women We Are Ineligible for Sex-Based Safety Measures Because Someone Else is Ignorant
Some people will hate themselves, then get furious with you
beca [...]
Affirmed: I Protect My Rights to Safety and Dignity (Infographic)
Audio: God Bless the Child/Ethel Ennis I Protect My Ri [...]
Breaking the Silence: Why Speaking Up Against What May Destroys Us is a Radical Act of Survival
“Your silence will not protect you.”— Audre Lorde, The Cancer Journals [...]