by hawc2023 | Apr 16, 2018 | Blog, How To, Other forms of abuse
In recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, HAWC joins survivors and advocates to draw attention to the pervasive issue of sexual violence. Today, we’re talking about a lesser known form of sexual violence: birth control sabotage. According to the...
by hawc2023 | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog, Erasing the Stigma, Good to Know, Healthy Relationships, How To
BDSM is a common erotic and role-playing sexual practice based on bandage, discipline, dominance and submission, and sado-masochistic dynamics. These sexual interactions emphasize power-play and may involve one lover having control over the other...
by hawc2023 | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healthy Relationships, How To
Any healthy relationships involves two valid sets of opinions and feelings. Occasionally, these two perspectives are at odds with one another, resulting in a potentially uncomfortable, but ultimately productive conversation, if held appropriately. These conversations...
by hawc2023 | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, Create Change, How To
We know that all forms of violence are unacceptable. Why, then, do we often stay silent when we witness something wrong? Researchers have studied this specific phenomenon, called the “Bystander Effect,” which shows that as more and more people witness...
by hawc2023 | Dec 16, 2017 | Blog, Healthy Relationships, How To, Parenting for a change
Combating societal ideals that promote abusive behaviors must begin with the foundation of our future: children. Often, the messages parents, the media, and other adults communicate to children explicitly and implicitly help contribute to a society that further...
by hawc2023 | Nov 15, 2017 | Blog, Create Change, Good to Know, How To, Other forms of abuse
Over the past few months, several high-profile sexual harassment and sexual assault cases involving big names such as Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, Fox News star Bill O’Reilly, actor Kevin Spacey, and comedian Louis C.K. have filled the news. The...
