Walk for Awareness

Sean — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:41:20 +0000

The good thing about activism is this: you don’t have to have tons of money, be a big star, or know everything about the laws that surround sexual assault in order to have your voice be heard. Think about what Lauren Book-Lim is doing this week. She’s walking 500 miles to help create awareness about sexual assault and sexual abuse. While en route, Lauren will stop at sexual assault centers to highlight their need for funding and support.

Lauren was sexually abused by her nanny, starting when she was ten years old. It was seven years later when she finally told someone. “I always knew I could talk to my dad or mom about anything that happened. But I was stunned, embarrassed, ashamed.”

Lauren now works to prevent abuse through her organization, Lauren’s Kids.

What will your contribution be?

For more about Lauren's walk: Sex Abuse Victim To Walk 500 Miles For Awareness

A great resource for advocating for change in public policy.

Jenn — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:35:17 +0000

http://www.naesv.org/Resources/AdvocacyManual030708.pdf

A Sexual Assault Advocacy Guide by the National Alliance to End Sexul Violence. Great step by setp emplanation of working on what you can do to help make a difference in your community.

The Index:

Understanding the Legislative Process
• Structure of Government………………………….………………………………………………...…………………………………………………..………6
• How a Bill Becomes Law……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………7
• Appropriations Overview and Key Terms……………………………………..…………………………………………………………………….9
• Appropriations Timeline………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………...10
• How to Track Legislation……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………....11
Action Tools
• Meeting with your Legislator…………………………………………………………………….………………………….………..…………..……12
• Talking Points………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….……….…13
• Writing your Legislator……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………….………...14
• Calling your Legislator………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15
• Thanking Your Legislator...…………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….…….…16
Media Outreach
• Writing a Letter to the Editor……………………………………………………………………………….………………………………...……….17
• Writing a Press Release……………………………………….………………………………………………….…………………………………...……18

You must be the change you want to see in the world."- Gandhi

Jenn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:41:18 +0000

- Donna Strickler, Executive Director

Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center

Activism to Prevent Sexual Violence

Walk for Awareness

A great resource for advocating for change in public policy.

You must be the change you want to see in the world."- Gandhi