Sexual Assault

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“People don’t survive what I survived not to share their story and not to promote change.”

“Women’s choices and women’s behavior are not the source of the problem. It’s individuals who choose to use sex as a tool of violence.”

“Everything that was happening in my body with the cancer reminded me of the carelessness with which we treat the earth, treat life, treat bodies, treat ourselves – the dishonoring.”

“It’s important that the behavior be correctly named because sexual harassment, or any kind of harassment, is a violation of a student’s civil rights.”

“[the SlutWalk] message isn’t telling people ‘don’t get raped,’ it’s telling people ‘don’t rape.'”