by hawc2023 | Jun 24, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Healing, Other forms of abuse
Social media has allowed the world to become a smaller, more connected and creative place. Support networks span the globe. News spreads quickly and efficiently, and entire movements and revolutions online help people to feel like they are no longer alone in their...
by hawc2023 | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know, Other forms of abuse, Technology
Text messaging has gradually become an essential aspect of most people’s daily life. In fact, young people (aged 12 to 17) send over 100 texts a day. Because technology allows us to connect with people all over the world, communicating with friends, families,...
by hawc2023 | Apr 23, 2018 | Blog, 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, HAWC discusses a lesser recognized form of sexual abuse: Revenge porn. Mischa Barton. Jennifer Lawrence....
by hawc2023 | Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, Good to Know
The prevalence of social media in our world has led to deeper connections across oceans and continents. It has also given abusers an opportunity to promote violence, make threats, and control survivors. Twitter hopes to address violence on social media by making...