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By: Anonymous
3 min read

After reporting my sexual assault to law enforcement, everyone in my community found out what had been done to me. This was, of course, the opposite of what I wanted, but I was hopeful that I would finally feel embraced and supported by my peers and community.

That is not what happened.

By Brylie Turk
4 min read

Sexual assault can have far-reaching consequences for survivors; in addition to the psychological and emotional toll, sexual assault can have a significant financial impact of survivors, resulting in a public health crisis and affecting society as a whole.

By Brylie Turk
4 min read
DARVO is a tactic used by perpetrators, individuals, and institutions alike to silence and shame victims. The phrase, coined by Jennifer Freyd, an American researcher, author, and educator, is an acronym for “Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim-Offender Roles.” The good news? The greater the public awareness of DARVO, the less effective it becomes.

By Elizabeth Zeigler & Mia P.
1.5 min read

Mia P. ’24 is one of the leaders of the Beyond Breck student organization, which is focused on providing education on consent and healthy relationships within the Breck Upper School. Breck is an independent pre-K-12 school in a suburb of Minneapolis.

By Brylie Turk
3 min read

Summer is the perfect opportunity for students, parents, and educators to relax, restore, and rejuvenate for the upcoming school year. With summer coming to an end and the first day of school right around the corner, it is important to reflect on how we each spent our time away.

By Alex Pike
1 min read

During my 200-hour yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, I was taught yogic breathing, also known as pranayama. One of my favorite breathing techniques is Dirgha pranayama. Dirgha is the Complete Yogic Breath. It is called this because the deep conscious breath utilizes the full capacity of each of the separate areas of the lungs. Dirgha has the potential to calm the mind, allowing one to look inwards and release tension in the chest and abdomen.

By Brylie Turk
4 min read

      Sexual trauma can have a profound effect on victims, both physically and psychologically.

By Brylie Turk
3 min read

 Institutional courage is a concept developed by Jennifer Freyd describing how individuals, organizations, and institutions should respond to survivors of trauma. Freyd’s challenges the notion that trauma victims must speak out to be heard. Instead, she argues that institutional courage is required to create safe and supportive environments for trauma victims.

I Have The Right To is thrilled to announce that Sophie Scott, Associate Producer, Anderson Cooper 360°, was appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors with a term starting June 1, 2023.

By Elizabeth Zeigler
2 min read

Every school can begin to make changes to ensure the safety of all students. Here are five actions schools can take now.