by Our Voice | Apr 5, 2016 | Blog
Over several installments, this blog will explore how sexual trauma affects cisgender men. As the men’s counselor and 1 in 6 project coordinator for Our Voice, I have compiled information gathered from websites, journals, news articles, and most…
by Our Voice | Mar 22, 2016 | Blog
I often think about how to promote the positive in my life—eating healthy, getting outside and being active, and building healthy relationships with my family and friends. When you work at a Rape Crisis and Prevention Center you have to be very…
by Our Voice | Mar 1, 2016 | News
Watch Our VOICE Executive Director, Angelica, and Counselor, Caitlin, featured on WLOS’ Spotlight…
by Our Voice | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog
Over half a million people are experiencing homelessness on any given night here in the United States, according to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). People experience homelessness due to a variety of different factors…
by Our Voice | Feb 15, 2016 | Blog
I teach a lot of students about the root causes of sexual violence and consent. The other day I was in a high school classroom and I said something to the effect of “the absence of NO does not mean YES. Consent must be a verbal agreement between…
by Our Voice | Feb 8, 2016 | News
V-Day Black Mountain: The Vagina Monologues A Celebration of Women, Sensuality, and The Performing Arts A Full Evening of Unique Entertainment and Fine Dining For This Valentine’s Day Weekend! This Valentine’s Day weekend join us for a special…
by Our Voice | Feb 1, 2016 | Blog
68% of sexual assaults are never reported to law enforcement, making it one of the most under reported violent crimes in the United States.1 While Our VOICE strongly believes that the choice to report to law enforcement is the survivor’s and the…
by Our Voice | Jan 19, 2016 | Blog
Sexual violence affects people differently at different times in their lives. I remember when I found out I was expecting my first child, one of the first questions my midwife asked me was “Have you ever experienced sexual abuse?” and all I…
by Our Voice | Jan 8, 2016 | Blog
Starting over, letting go, setting goals, resolutions and/or intentions… all very common themes for the month of January. Besides big milestones and life changes or events, January is a great time to create positive change and set measurable…
by Our Voice | Oct 5, 2015 | News
In anticipation for our upcoming Survivor’s Art Show, we will be hosting a Writing Workshop, consisting of 4 workshop meetings and culminating with performance of finished products at our Survivors Art Show on November 12th. The first meeting…