Your Story Matters. At RISE, we recognize the wide range of impact domestic and sexual violence can have on survivors. For some, sharing their story can provide empowerment and healing. We encourage those who are inclined to participate in our Survivor Story campaign throughout April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Write. Draw. Paint. Sing. […]
Nationally recognized in the United States and observed annually as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), SAAM Day of Action provides a day to focus awareness on sexual violence prevention. As our communities face unprecedented circumstances, our agency and community partners are still working hard to support survivors. For the second year in a row, we are asking community members, businesses […]
Come test your knowledge on empowering individuals throughout history, sports, and even pop culture icons making strides for gender equity Where: Instagram (@riseadvocacy) When: Tuesday, April 14 at 6 PM Who: Gather a team over video chat or play individually How: RISE will be using our Instagram story! The questions will be posted and you […]
At 12 PM ET on Friday, April 24, 2020, Ebony Stewart will be partnering with R.I.S.E. Advocacy for a discussion focused on Healthy Relationships & Consent as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Ebony will answer pre-submitted questions followed by a live Q&A portion - while we are emphasizing healthy relationships, we would like to […]
Join RISE Advocacy for another virtual event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We will be viewing documentary Audrie & Daisy, a Netflix documentary "that examines the ripple effects on families, friends, schools and communities when two underage young women find that sexual assault crimes against them have been caught on camera." See below for information […]
On April 24, 2019, millions of people across the world will wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence. The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was […]