by awkolaw2 | Mar 19, 2019 | Chelsie Warner, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault
When you imagine a victim of sexual violence, who do you see? Chances are, most Americans imagine that same victim. Our conceptualization of this person is shaped by cultural narratives that are perpetuated by media, politics, stereotypes, and people in positions of...
by awkolaw2 | Mar 16, 2019 | Chelsie Warner, Human Trafficking, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault
Think you’ve never seen a victim of human trafficking? Think again. She’s the woman cleaning your hotel room. The man selling magazine subscriptions. The salon worker. The farm laborer. The health aide. The child. Human trafficking is often referred to as modern day...
by awkolaw2 | Mar 14, 2019 | Chelsie Warner, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault
Loss of control: it’s a defining experience for survivors of sexual assault. By violating their self-determination and bodily autonomy, perpetrators strip away their victims’ rights. And long after the abuse – whether a single incident or a chronic pattern –...
by awkolaw2 | Mar 9, 2019 | Chelsie Warner, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault
We all want to feel safe. When we hear that something bad has happened to a good person, we tend to find ways to distance ourselves from the victim. We question the individual who was harmed: What was she wearing? Was he drinking? Why was she alone? Why did – or...
by awkolaw2 | Mar 6, 2019 | Chelsie Warner, Clergy Sexual Abuse, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse By Catholic Clergy, Sexual Abuse In The Church, Sexual Assault
Tell the truth. For many, this was our first moral lesson. If we commit a wrong, honesty allows us to take responsibility for our actions and offer reparations. If a secret causes discomfort, sharing our thoughts and experiences with others may minimize isolation and...