Jane Doe, You Are Not Alone

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James Landrith offers words of support to a young girl who was not only a victim, but was blamed for being so.

Heads of the Hydra or, The End of Rape

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It takes more than education on consent to stop rape, but it is a vital chapter in a new story of what we all want: a world without rape.

Support Letters Wanted: South-South Institute on Sexual Violence Against Men & Boys

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Want to help male survivors of sexual abuse? Here’s a great opportunity.

Project Unspoken: Patriarchy

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Emory University’s “Project Unspoken” is asking tough questions and getting raw and honest answers.

7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Dating a Sexual Assault Survivor

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Sarah Beaulieu struggled to find the right way to tell people she was a sexual assault survivor. Here’s how you can support loved ones who open up about sexual assault.

Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships?

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Dr. Craig Malkin explains that despite what New Hampshire’s Mark Warden may claim, nobody actually likes being abused.

7 Types of Serious Abuse We Don’t Take Seriously

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Jarune Uwujaren asks us to pause a moment and reflect up on 7 forms of abuse that are often laughed about, dismissed or simply ignored.

How I Landed in the Ring with Azealia Banks & Perez Hilton

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Janet Mock insists that if we’re going to call famous people out for their disparaging and abusive language, we need to call them all out, no matter what color or gender they are.

Victim-Blaming & Drug-Resistant Malaria

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Plasmodium, the malaria parasite, is a single-celled organism of unparalleled resilience.

I’m a Sh** Parent Like Tony Hawk. Aren’t You?

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Joanna Schroeder examines why we, as parents, are so eager to call other moms and dads “bad”.

It Turns Out Jovan Belcher and Kasandra Perkins Weren’t Fighting Over Paternity

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Reports of a fight over little Zoey’s paternity have been denied. Liam Day deconstructs them for the journalistic problems they expose.

Male Rape Survivors and Victim-Blaming

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James A. Landrith addresses toxic myths about male rape survivors.

Judge Lets Off Rapist Because Victim Was Wearing a Tube Top

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Wearing tube tops, make-up, and high heels are “rape me” signals, according to a recent ruling.