Rape

Prominent Chicago Organization Rape Victim Advocates Rebrands as Resilience

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Rape, Violence, Human behavior, Crime, Sexual violence, Psychological resilience, Effects and aftermath of rape

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Chicago-based nonprofit Rape Victim Advocates announced today its rebrand and name change to Resilience.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Chicago-based nonprofit Rape Victim Advocates announced today its rebrand and name change to Resilience.
  • The rebrand encompasses the full impact of the organization from Resilience's trauma therapy programs to its work in medical and legal advocacy to sexual violence education and prevention.
  • "The name Resilience honors sexual violence survivors, and the staff and volunteers who work alongside them," said Erin Walton, executive director of Resilience.
  • "The name Resilience better positions our organization as a key proponent in ending sexual violence and giving survivors the support they need to move forward."

CommerceWest Bank Joined Tim Salmon To Help Prevent and Break the Cycle of Child Abuse

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Monday, July 16, 2018
Abuse, Human behavior, Child abuse, Child welfare, Family therapy, Abuse prevention program, Violence, Child sexual abuse, Family, Rape, The Partnership for Safe Families & Communities

IRVINE, Calif., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CommerceWest Bank (OTCBB:CWBK) joined Tim Salmon to help prevent and break the cycle of child abuse by supporting the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CommerceWest Bank (OTCBB:CWBK) joined Tim Salmon to help prevent and break the cycle of child abuse by supporting the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center.
  • The Child Abuse Prevention Center directly serves at-risk children and families in crisis to prevent and break the generational cycle of child abuse.
  • "The prevalence of child abuse is heart breaking.There are no other words to describe it," stated Ivo A. Tjan, Chairman and CEO of CommerceWest Bank.
  • He continued, "CommerceWest Bank is thankful to be able to help support organizations like The Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center, that work to prevent child abuse and help provide a safe environment for children."

#MeToo Moves to the Workplace: Low Wage Workers, Safety, Labor and Women's Groups Say It's "Our Turn"

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Human behavior, Rape, Sex crimes, Sexual abuse, Violence, Sexual misconduct, Abuse, Sexual assault

"A lot of us who earn a regular paycheck face the same problems, like sexual assault and physical and verbal abuse.

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  • "A lot of us who earn a regular paycheck face the same problems, like sexual assault and physical and verbal abuse.
  • It's our turn to unite and take action to stop the abuse and hold abusers accountable."
  • More than 100 organizations and individuals have already signed on to the Our Turn " Commitment to Unity and Action."
  • The Our Turn steering committee includes representatives from COSH groups, labor unions, women's organizations, and community-based organizations.

Correctly Defining Consent is Key to Preventing Sexual Assaults, Says Women's Advocate

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Human behavior, Human sexuality, Rape, Crime, Sex crimes, Violence against men, Sexual abuse, Violence against women, Sexual assault, Me Too movement, Laws regarding rape, Assault

According to Joyce Short, a three-time sexual assault survivor who spent years studying consent, the jurors hit upon the reason sexual assault is so rampant.

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  • According to Joyce Short, a three-time sexual assault survivor who spent years studying consent, the jurors hit upon the reason sexual assault is so rampant.
  • "Our laws on sexual assault vary from state to state and fail to define consent," Short says.
  • Short says, "#MeToo and #TimesUp focused a glaring light on sexual assault.
  • What's the relationship between sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual misconduct, unlawful sexual conduct, and rape?

Tackling Sexual Violence in Ontario schools

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Human behavior, Violence, Crime, Violence against women, Criminology, Rape, Sexual violence, Gender studies

Indigenous women, women of colour, queer and trans women, and women with disabilities are even more likely to experience sexual violence.

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  • Indigenous women, women of colour, queer and trans women, and women with disabilities are even more likely to experience sexual violence.
  • The Draw-the-Line Sexual Violence Prevention Awards recipients engendered positive change in their communities by raising awareness, promoting allyship, and educating their peers about bystander intervention with the aim of preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors.
  • The post-secondary award recipients are:
    Sarah Crawford - Sexual Violence Prevention and Harm Reduction Coordinator, Algonquin College
    Sarah initiated Project Lighthouse at Algonquin College which aims to shine a light on the topic of sexual violence and help students navigate healthy sexual relationships.
  • Jen Gordon Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator, Nipissing University
    Jen was the first Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator for Nipissing University from 2015 to 2017.

GHB Intellect Announces Expansion of Service Offerings with IP Portfolio Valuation and Monetization Strategy

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Monday, June 4, 2018
Neurochemistry, Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Intellectual property law, Patent law, Drug culture, Gába, gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid, Rape, Patent portfolio, Intellectual property

Having represented hundreds of clients across a wide spectrum of industries and technologies, GHB Intellect has unparalleled expertise when it comes to IP development, IP management, IP monetization, engineering, and litigation support.

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  • Having represented hundreds of clients across a wide spectrum of industries and technologies, GHB Intellect has unparalleled expertise when it comes to IP development, IP management, IP monetization, engineering, and litigation support.
  • GHB Intellect has also announced a willingness to work on a contingency basis with medium sized companies possessing relatively large patent portfolios.
  • When GHB Intellect conducts an initial review of the IP portfolio, they first confirm that the opportunity exists and will then work on either a full contingency or semi-contingency plan for the sale, licensing or use of the IP included in the patent portfolio.
  • At GHB Intellect, we harness our top-notch technical expertise and extensive resources to provide industry-leading intellectual property consulting services to our clients.

GHB Intellect Announces Expansion of Service Offerings with IP Portfolio Valuation and Monetization Strategy

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Monday, June 4, 2018
Neurochemistry, Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Intellectual property law, Patent law, Drug culture, Gába, gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid, Rape, Patent portfolio, Intellectual property

Having represented hundreds of clients across a wide spectrum of industries and technologies, GHB Intellect has unparalleled expertise when it comes to IP development, IP management, IP monetization, engineering, and litigation support.

Key Points: 
  • Having represented hundreds of clients across a wide spectrum of industries and technologies, GHB Intellect has unparalleled expertise when it comes to IP development, IP management, IP monetization, engineering, and litigation support.
  • GHB Intellect has also announced a willingness to work on a contingency basis with medium sized companies possessing relatively large patent portfolios.
  • When GHB Intellect conducts an initial review of the IP portfolio, they first confirm that the opportunity exists and will then work on either a full contingency or semi-contingency plan for the sale, licensing or use of the IP included in the patent portfolio.
  • At GHB Intellect, we harness our top-notch technical expertise and extensive resources to provide industry-leading intellectual property consulting services to our clients.

More than 60 Rohingya babies born in Bangladesh refugee camps every day - UNICEF

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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Rape, Violence, Violence against women, Sexual violence, Sexual abuse, Torture, Gender, Human behavior

"Around 60 babies a day are taking their first breath in appalling conditions, away from home, to mothers who have survived displacement, violence, trauma and, at times, rape," said Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh.

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  • "Around 60 babies a day are taking their first breath in appalling conditions, away from home, to mothers who have survived displacement, violence, trauma and, at times, rape," said Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh.
  • "It is impossible to know the true number of babies who have been or will be born as a result of sexual violence," added Mr Beigbeder.
  • Of all babies born in the camps since September, only about 3,000 or 1 in 5 were delivered in health facilities.
  • Working with partners, UNICEF is providing antenatal and post-natal care to mothers and their babies.

LMU Recognizes Gail Abarbanel with Honorary Degree for Support of Rape Victims

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Human behavior, Human sexuality, Violence, Sex crimes, Sexual abuse, Rape, Sexual misconduct, Acute pain, Sexual assault, Cura personalis

"Gail Abarbanel embodies the values of our Jesuit and Marymount traditions, especially the cura personalis the care for the whole person," said LMU President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D. "We honor Gail for her fierce advocacy and boundless compassion for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

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  • "Gail Abarbanel embodies the values of our Jesuit and Marymount traditions, especially the cura personalis the care for the whole person," said LMU President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D. "We honor Gail for her fierce advocacy and boundless compassion for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
  • Abarbanel's focus on victims of sexual assault began when she was a social worker providing counseling at Santa Monica Hospital.
  • Her work with the center extends beyond providing free, state-of-the-art treatment, medical and forensic services for victims of sexual assault.
  • "Gail has given voice to the voiceless and empowered those who feel powerless; she has made victims of rape, who often feel broken, whole again," Bove said.

BDSmktg to Host 2nd Annual Cruisers for Kids Event Benefitting the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Childhood, Child abduction, Child safety, Child sexual abuse, Sexual misconduct, Sexual ethics, Rape, Law enforcement in the United States, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The Cruisers for Kids event brings together the local Orange County community to raise awareness and funds for NCMEC's mission of finding missing children, reducing child sexual exploitation, and preventing child victimization.

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  • The Cruisers for Kids event brings together the local Orange County community to raise awareness and funds for NCMEC's mission of finding missing children, reducing child sexual exploitation, and preventing child victimization.
  • In 2017, the BDS Gives Back Committee took their commitment to supporting NCMEC a step further by hosting their 1st annual Cruisers for Kids event.
  • For more information about the Cruisers for Kids event, or to donate to the silent auction, please reach out to Mollie Gray at [email protected] .
  • The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization.