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MyStrength responds to Richmond Rape

December 14, 2009

posted in: prevention

The blog Richmond Confidential published this article highlighting the local crisis center, Community Violence Solutions, and its use of the MyStrength Campaign to prevent sexual violence. Days after the Richmond High rape, crisis center director Rhonda James said that she had a training that could have prevented or lessened the severity of the attack on

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Possible Change to California Witness Law

November 20, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

Information from the New York Times The Sherrice Iverson Child Victim Protection Act requires “that witnesses report a serious crime against anyone 14-years-old and younger.” But the law does not apply in the Richmond case because the victim is 16. State Assemblyman Tom Torlakson, represents Contra Costa County and is “exploring how to expand that

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Bystander No More

November 3, 2009

posted in: prevention

While there is significant media coverage of the gang rape in Richmond California, few articles highlight the need for sexual violence programs. Here is a Newsweek article called Bystanders No More: Teaching Kids to Respond to Violent Crime that highlights how positive bystander response can make a difference. The article includes ideas from nationally recognized programs

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