Accountability can mean many things to different people. When it comes to redressing the harms of sexual violence, there are several fundamental considerations: Taking full responsibility for the harm caused. Full is the key here – not blaming the victim’s…
Every generation of technology promises to make our lives easier. Smartphones help us stay connected. GPS helps us find our way. Smart home devices automate everyday tasks. Many of these innovations have tremendous benefits and improve accessibility in critical ways. …
For years, conversations about sexual violence have centered on awareness. Awareness campaigns. Awareness months. Awareness posts. Awareness ribbons. And while awareness matters, it is not enough. Awareness can name a problem without changing the conditions that allow it to continue…
Pregnancy can be a life changing experience. Not only are there physical changes to the body, but it also requires a change in many other aspects of a person's life: the home you live in, the relationships you have with…
This blog was written by former SEAC member Hilary Ferguson. Thank you, Hilary, for being vulnerable and sharing your insights with fellow survivors. Get Creative! When those annoying, socially unacceptable emotions hit, find creative ways to let it out. For…
In Ohio, stronger data collection can deepen our understanding of sexual assault and improve resources for survivors. Currently, data collection primarily relies on quantitative approaches, valuable numbers that certainly empower, yet can fall short of capturing the full picture. Behind…
Over the past three decades, the anti-rape movement has evolved into a professional field focused on preventing and responding to various forms of sexual violence. As this field grows and shifts, an increasing number of organizations and departments are providing…
Join us for a special interview with part of the OAESV Training team as they discuss one of OAESV’s signature events: The Training Institute! Natasha Larson Elliott…
While justice in the legal system is punishment, justice in restorative practices is healing. This understanding brought us, Anushah, a survivor and advocate in New Mexico, and Ana, a Colombian “possibilitarian” of restorative processes, together in the middle of a…
I’ve spent the last 11 years as an advocate, educator, and activist in the fight against sexual violence. As a Black woman survivor, my journey has been one of reclaiming power and rewriting justice on my own terms. I’ve learned…
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