Past Trauma and the Holidays
by Teresia Smith
It’s a new year and the holiday celebrations have passed but there are still Christmas movie after Christmas movie on TV and they all have a happy ending. Stores and malls are still decorated and there are Christmas lights and trees everywhere we look as we travel around town.
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.
“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.
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.
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.”