How to Help a Friend

Tips for Tough Conversations

What can you do if you recognize that a friend or loved one might be in an unsafe relationship? How should you respond when someone discloses that they have been sexually assaulted? These can be tough conversations to have. We're here to help. Check out our tips, and if you're concerned about someone, we welcome you to call our hotline at 703-237-0881 for further support.

Misogyny is fueling the country’s gun violence epidemic, experts say

"There's a large piece missing to many of the conversations around gun violence," Anna Gustafson repots. "We are not sufficiently talking about the role that misogyny — and, often, its collision with white supremacy — plays in gun violence.

That omission comes as there's a litany of examples of misogyny in gun violence, including the fact that more than two-thirds (68.2%) of mass shootings in the U.S. involve shooters who either killed family or intimate partners prior to the mass shooting or had another history of domestic violence."

‘I will never stop telling my story’: Confronting victim-blaming for sexual assault 

"I repeated my story numerous times that day, starting with local police and ending with staff from two different hospitals. The first question I was asked by almost every police officer and doctor was: what were you wearing?"

Homelessness is a housing and racism problem

"These findings can guide policymakers and advocates who want to better understand and communicate about the factors that explain high rates of homelessness in their cities."