Start By Believing
07.27.2021
We find ourselves here yet again. We’ve seen a firehose of news stories related to sexual assault scandals in the last few weeks — Dr. Robert Anderson and the University…Read more
Black Trans Lives Matter
06.15.2021
June is Pride month. For many it is a time when we celebrate and uplift the joys of the LGBTQ+ community. We go to…Read more
Intersectionality: Race, Gender, and the LGBTQ+ Community
05.19.2021
I am a woman. I am a woman of color. I am a lesbian. I am all of these woven into one wonderful mess of a human being. The interconnectedness…Read more
Doing Away with Misconceptions
05.05.2021
It’s easy to be daunted by the legal system, especially if you’re a survivor. You don’t have to be. By: Charles C. Campbell, BS, PBD, N.P. YWCA Legal Advocate/ Paralegal…Read more
Seeking Justice Beyond the Courtroom
04.19.2021
Today the nation’s attention is focused on a courtroom in Minnesota where soon there will be a final verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin who is charged in the killing…Read more
Racism as a Public Health Crisis
04.06.2021
In honor of National Public Health Week (April 5-11, 2021), a member of our staff reflects on racism as a public health crisis. I was asked to write about racism…Read more
A Note from the CEO: Celebrating Women’s History Month
03.29.2021
As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re presented with wonderful opportunities to be inspired by and celebrate amazing women in our world and in our lives. It’s often said…Read more
Remembering Deb Bailey
05.01.2020
Like so many, on Monday we learned of Deb Bailey’s passing. We are still settling into that reality, although our hearts remain heavy with grief. It’s impossible to quantify all…Read more
SAAM Spotlight: Q&A with Dr. Barbara Wynn
04.29.2020
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are pleased to spotlight Dr. Barbara Wynn. Over the course of her career, Dr. Wynn has elevated the level of care patients…Read more
What the Nassar Scandal Can Teach Us
01.25.2018
Yesterday, after a week of heart-wrenching victim impact statements, renowned sports physician Larry Nassar was sentenced up to 175 years for sexually abusing his patients — many of whom were…Read more