By Katie M. Shipp
Trib Live
4 min read
As the academic year draws to a close, it’s important to spend some time reflecting on the lessons our children have absorbed over the past school year and the values we hope they will carry with them as they journey forward.
By Karina Elwood
The Washington Post
6 min read
In 2019, seven years after her parents pulled her out of the school, a woman filed a lawsuit alleging that Fairfax County Public Schools failed to provide her with a safe learning environment — a violation of her rights under Title IX, the law that forbids sex discrimination in federally funded schools.
By Finley Muratova
Rewire News Group
8 min read
Campus violence survivors and advocates have fought to restore their civil rights. The Biden administration has left them in limbo.
“One of our activists has this really great line that she says all the time: ‘The justice system fails survivors, the education system fails us all,'” Lillian Frame, a SafeBAE board member, said.
By Asra Q. Nomani
Fairfax County Times
9 min read
In Courtroom 1000 on the 10th floor of Alexandria’s U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, a small battalion of mostly male attorneys for Fairfax County Public Schools officials lined up on Monday against a 24-year-old former student as she sat, composed and professional.
By Adam Barber, McQuaid Jesuit Director of Service and Justice
FortKnight Blog
4 min read
You could hear the proverbial pin drop in the John H. Ryan, Jr. Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. The assembled high school students, faculty, and guests sat in focused silence as Steve Peacock, McQuaid Jesuit alumnus of the class of 1988, shared the story of his journey as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
By Patricia Adams
4 min read
This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with I Have The Right To board member, Steve Peacock. Steve is a child sexual assault survivor, speaker, and advocate, who has delivered keynote addresses to over 1,000 students, parents, and educators since 2021.
By Ariella Steinhorn
The New York Times
7 min read
A few months ago, a man on the street catcalled me and then spanked my left butt cheek. Although I was wearing a thick winter coat and the slap did not leave a mark, my skin was pulsating from it. I felt dirty. And while I did not see his hand or even look directly at his face, I could not stop visualizing the grime caked beneath his fingernails.
By Brynne Beller
University of Arkansas
3 min read
At I Have The Right To, we are big fans of the healing power of music! Music is universally recognized for its therapeutic effects on emotional, mental and even physical well-being. It can reduce stress, elevate mood, and enhance relaxation.
By Kim-Chi Pham, Maria-Ernestina, Adi Rosenthal, & Anne DePrince
Trauma Research Notes
4 min read
“One of the few people that I told that I was being sexually harassed was one of the most vocal and prominent advocates for Asian Americans. And I sort of told him, as a testing ground, to see if he would believe me.”
By Kristyn Stoia
3 min read
In a world that can sometimes feel cold and indifferent, the importance of empathy cannot be overstated. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a superpower that can transform not only our personal lives but also the communities we live in. Let’s delve into why empathy, kindness, and compassion matter, and why supporting those who have experienced sexual assault is crucial for their healing journey.