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“When I was put in a fight or flight situation, I did neither. I froze. And I want to make it clear to other survivors that froze, you made it out alive. Your body protected you the best it could. You did everything right, and now you are a survivor. A SURVIVOR. Also, survivors of this kind of trauma should always remember it is never your fault. You did not choose this – no matter what people say or don’t say.”
Isabella, Survivor and Volunteer
Are you a caregiver, parent or educator? WOAR is now offering FREE parenting classes on how to prevent child sexual abuse for the children in your life. Sign up today and take the first step towards creating a safer environment for kids, you don`t want to miss it! It`s easy to sign up - call 215-985-3315 or email Chelsea@WOAR.org or Kiara@WOAR.org.
Are you a caregiver, parent or educator? WOAR is now offering FREE parenting classes on how to prevent child sexual abuse for the children in your life. Sign up today and take the first step towards creating a safer environment for kids, you don`t want to miss it! It`s easy to sign up - call 215-985-3315 or email Chelsea@WOAR.org or Kiara@WOAR.org.
Come out and be a part of the electrifying Philadelphia Survivor March on Saturday, April 27th from 10:30-2:00. Stand with survivors as we march from Love Park to Independence Liberty Center, spreading awareness and fostering healing. Register now to join us in creating a safer, more compassionate community!
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
Starting at 10:30am in Love Park (16th St & JFK Blvd), we will march together towards Independence Liberty Center, symbolizing our journey towards justice, healing, and empowerment.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
As the march concludes at Independence Liberty Center (6th & Market), join us for performances and speeches that celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors. In addition to the speeches, there will be activities for families, providing a space for connection and healing. We will honor their journey and reaffirm our commitment to creating a world free from violence and exploitation.
Come out and be a part of the electrifying Philadelphia Survivor March on Saturday, April 27th from 10:30-2:00. Stand with survivors as we march from Love Park to Independence Liberty Center, spreading awareness and fostering healing. Register now to join us in creating a safer, more compassionate community!
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
Starting at 10:30am in Love Park (16th St & JFK Blvd), we will march together towards Independence Liberty Center, symbolizing our journey towards justice, healing, and empowerment.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
As the march concludes at Independence Liberty Center (6th & Market), join us for performances and speeches that celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors. In addition to the speeches, there will be activities for families, providing a space for connection and healing. We will honor their journey and reaffirm our commitment to creating a world free from violence and exploitation.
Create an Empowerment Playlist! Share a song that inspires, uplifts and/or promotes making a positive impact or change in our society #SAAMPlaylist
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence. We are here for you and we can help. Call or text WOAR at 215-985-3333.
Create an Empowerment Playlist! Share a song that inspires, uplifts and/or promotes making a positive impact or change in our society #SAAMPlaylist
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence. We are here for you and we can help. Call or text WOAR at 215-985-3333.
We all had a great time last night for the Happy Hour at Love City Brewing. Laquisha Anthony set up a table with giveaway swag and information to share. It was a great success! Check out the pics!
We all had a great time last night for the Happy Hour at Love City Brewing. Laquisha Anthony set up a table with giveaway swag and information to share. It was a great success! Check out the pics!
TODAY is Denim Day! Wear jeans to work to show your support for sexual violence survivors.
Starting in Italy in 1999 in tandem with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, International Denim Day is all about spreading awareness around sexual violence issues, supporting survivors, and educating ourselves and others.
TODAY is Denim Day! Wear jeans to work to show your support for sexual violence survivors.
Starting in Italy in 1999 in tandem with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, International Denim Day is all about spreading awareness around sexual violence issues, supporting survivors, and educating ourselves and others.
Denim Day is April 24th! Wear denim to show your support for sexual violence survivors.
Originating from Italy in 1999 and occurring in tandem with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, International Denim Day is all about spreading awareness around sexual violence issues, supporting survivors, and educating ourselves and others.
Denim Day is April 24th! Wear denim to show your support for sexual violence survivors.
Originating from Italy in 1999 and occurring in tandem with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, International Denim Day is all about spreading awareness around sexual violence issues, supporting survivors, and educating ourselves and others.
This Saturday, April 27th, from 10:30am-2pm is Philadelphia`s Survivor March. Our city will be uniting to educate and further prevent sexual violence. All pre-registered attendees will receive a unique swag such as this Survivor March t-shirt and more. Register now at https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
We look forward to seeing all of you at LOVE Park for the March. Or join us at Independence Visitor Center for additional performances, speeches, and family-friendly fun.
This Saturday, April 27th, from 10:30am-2pm is Philadelphia`s Survivor March. Our city will be uniting to educate and further prevent sexual violence. All pre-registered attendees will receive a unique swag such as this Survivor March t-shirt and more. Register now at https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
We look forward to seeing all of you at LOVE Park for the March. Or join us at Independence Visitor Center for additional performances, speeches, and family-friendly fun.
We hope to see YOU after work TONIGHT at Love City Brewing`s Happy Hour from 5:30-8:00! Your presence at 1023 Hamilton Street not only guarantees a fantastic time with delicious food and drinks but also contributes to WOAR`s tireless efforts to eradicate sexual violence. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of support and solidarity! Learn more @ https://tinyurl.com/LoveCitySAAM
We hope to see YOU after work TONIGHT at Love City Brewing`s Happy Hour from 5:30-8:00! Your presence at 1023 Hamilton Street not only guarantees a fantastic time with delicious food and drinks but also contributes to WOAR`s tireless efforts to eradicate sexual violence. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of support and solidarity! Learn more @ https://tinyurl.com/LoveCitySAAM
Your Message to Advocates. Tell the advocates in your community what their work to support survivors and educate communities means to you.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence. We are here for you and we can help. Call or text WOAR at 215-985-3333.
Your Message to Advocates. Tell the advocates in your community what their work to support survivors and educate communities means to you.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence. We are here for you and we can help. Call or text WOAR at 215-985-3333.
Engage in the vibrant spirit of the Philadelphia Survivor March on Saturday, April 27th from 10:30-2:00. From Love Park to Independence Liberty Center, let`s march in solidarity, amplifying voices and advocating for change. Sign up today and be a part of this inspiring movement!
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
Starting at 10:30am in Love Park (16th St & JFK Blvd), we will march together towards Independence Liberty Center, symbolizing our journey towards justice, healing, and empowerment.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
As the march concludes at Independence Liberty Center (6th & Market), join us for performances and speeches that celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors. In addition to the speeches, there will be activities for families, providing a space for connection and healing. We will honor their journey and reaffirm our commitment to creating a world free from violence and exploitation.
Engage in the vibrant spirit of the Philadelphia Survivor March on Saturday, April 27th from 10:30-2:00. From Love Park to Independence Liberty Center, let`s march in solidarity, amplifying voices and advocating for change. Sign up today and be a part of this inspiring movement!
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
Starting at 10:30am in Love Park (16th St & JFK Blvd), we will march together towards Independence Liberty Center, symbolizing our journey towards justice, healing, and empowerment.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/SurvivorMarch2024
As the march concludes at Independence Liberty Center (6th & Market), join us for performances and speeches that celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors. In addition to the speeches, there will be activities for families, providing a space for connection and healing. We will honor their journey and reaffirm our commitment to creating a world free from violence and exploitation.
We`re searching for our next dynamic Executive Director! Could it be you?
Read the message from Board President Joanne R. Strauss here: http://tinyurl.com/ExecDirSearch
Check out the job description: https://www.woar.org/join-our-team/
We`re searching for our next dynamic Executive Director! Could it be you?
Read the message from Board President Joanne R. Strauss here: http://tinyurl.com/ExecDirSearch
Check out the job description: https://www.woar.org/join-our-team/
APRIL 19, 2024 --- Today, the Department of Education released new, long-awaited Title IX regulations governing how schools respond to harassment which will create safer and more supportive environments for survivors to come forward and seek assistance and justice.
Title IX’s promise, when it was enacted over 50 years ago, was to broadly guarantee all students equal educational opportunities free from sex discrimination. These updates and revisions to the Title IX regulations clarify that student survivors of sexual harassment, pregnant and parenting students, and LGBTQI+ students have strong and comprehensive protections against discrimination in school. These new regulations are critical to reverse those put in place by the Trump 2020 regulations.
This new rule will restore a faithful understanding of Title IX’s promise of strong protections for student survivors by:
• Requiring schools to address Title IX complaints even if the reported harassment is not yet severe and pervasive; it occurred off campus or abroad; or the survivor is no longer enrolled at the school.
• Ensuring that students are no longer forced into uniquely unfair and potentially traumatic grievance procedures that favor those who cause harm.
• Ensuring that more students have access to the resources they need to feel safe and supported at school.
• Guaranteeing the rights of LGBTQI+ students to come to school as themselves without fear of harassment or discrimination.
• Reaffirming what many federal courts have already made clear: that LGBTQI+ are protected against sex-based discrimination.
APRIL 19, 2024 --- Today, the Department of Education released new, long-awaited Title IX regulations governing how schools respond to harassment which will create safer and more supportive environments for survivors to come forward and seek assistance and justice.
Title IX’s promise, when it was enacted over 50 years ago, was to broadly guarantee all students equal educational opportunities free from sex discrimination. These updates and revisions to the Title IX regulations clarify that student survivors of sexual harassment, pregnant and parenting students, and LGBTQI+ students have strong and comprehensive protections against discrimination in school. These new regulations are critical to reverse those put in place by the Trump 2020 regulations.
This new rule will restore a faithful understanding of Title IX’s promise of strong protections for student survivors by:
• Requiring schools to address Title IX complaints even if the reported harassment is not yet severe and pervasive; it occurred off campus or abroad; or the survivor is no longer enrolled at the school.
• Ensuring that students are no longer forced into uniquely unfair and potentially traumatic grievance procedures that favor those who cause harm.
• Ensuring that more students have access to the resources they need to feel safe and supported at school.
• Guaranteeing the rights of LGBTQI+ students to come to school as themselves without fear of harassment or discrimination.
• Reaffirming what many federal courts have already made clear: that LGBTQI+ are protected against sex-based discrimination.
