Author: Deb Bonner

When you see something and it doesn’t look right, what do you do? Bystander Intervention can stop sexual assault before it happens.

Mo Lightning from Rock 100.5 in Atlanta, GA takes the pledge to be the change and end sexual violence. Have you taken the pledge yet?  

Local Springfield, IL musician Tony Young takes the pledge to be the change and end sexual violence. Have you taken the pledge yet?  

Steps to bystander intervention.  

Rape Crisis Services in IL are in jeopardy due to the IL State Budget impasse. Please call Governor Rauner and your legislators to help save rape crisis services and encourage them to sign a budget!  

Social norms are the unwritten rules of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that are considered acceptable in a particular social group or culture. An important part of prevention is understanding what social norms are problematic and how do we replace them with new social norms that prevent sexual violence at all levels.  Dr. Laura Kollar with […]