Jody Raphael, a friend and colleague in the anti-sexual violence movement, has released a book that is essential reading for anyone interested in the issues surrounding rape, particularly non-stranger sexual assault. She cuts through myth and innuendo with strong and clear language and sets the record straight. Highly recommended.
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Elizabeth, Rehtaeh, and Audrie: With the Tools Against Them, the World Was Not Enough
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I’ve been avoiding writing about Rehaeh Parsons and Audrie Pott, the two teenage girls who committed suicide recently following sexual attacks, bullying and non-responses (or worse) from their communities. Not because I don’t think their cases are important, but because the first time I delved into the world of a kind, loving [...]
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A widely known child protection and anti-violence against women advocate, legal expert, author and public speaker, Roger Canaff has devoted his legal career to the eradication of violence against women and children.
Currently Roger serves on the Board of Directors as president of End Violence Against Women International (EVAW), an organization that provides training, technical assistance, research and advocacy.