Tag Archives: Violence

#TBT: Making Meaning from the Collective Trauma of Public Violence

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Dr. Kathleen Young

September 11 seems like a fitting day to reflect. Thought the incident that sparked this post occurred years ago, the feelings and concerns remain the same. New event occur that raise the same questions: how do we cope with violence, … Continue reading →

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Mass murder. Misogyny. Maya Angelou. Jane Doe. The Transgender Tipping Point.

These are the things on my mind and heart. Continue reading →

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Dr. Kathleen Young | 2 Comments

Repost: What is Rape Culture?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Rape Culture is the context that supports violence against women. It is a culture in which rape and other sexual violence (usually against women) are common and in which prevalent attitudes, norms, practices, and media condone, normalize, excuse, or encourage sexualized violence. Continue reading →

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Repost: How To Prevent Rape

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Repeating an older post of mine for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, How To Prevent Rape Continue reading →

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12 Ways You Can Make a Difference

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Dr. Kathleen Young

Sexual assault intervention and prevention ideas Continue reading →

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