Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

What Should We Let Go of in the New Year?
by Teresia Smith

Every New Year many people make resolutions for changes. Flipping the calendar to a new year offers us the feel of a fresh start.

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Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

“How to Avoid Victim Blaming during the Holidays”
by Christina Hays

No one should ever blame a victim for what they have experienced. No person starts a relationship or goes on a date thinking that the person with them will ever intentionally hurt them. If they thought this, they would never go out with them again. CSNA has been educating the public regarding victim blaming and ways to avoid it for years, but victims are still being held accountable for what is being done to them. Our community needs to support and believe survivors.

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Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

You Can Make a Difference
by Teresia Smith

According to the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW), “sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient.” This definition includes forced sexual intercourse, forcible sodomy, child molestation, incest, fondling, and attempted rape.

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Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Is it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
by Teresia Smith

During the holiday season, everywhere we turn, we’re reminded that it is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.”

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Love shouldn’t hurt-ever

Life After Domestic Violence
by Teresia Smith

Life after domestic violence can feel overwhelming, and figuring how to move forward and rebuild your life can be very challenging.

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