From years of experience with sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace, this failure by management is not unique. The value of their ‘star’ Mr. Ghomeshi out weighed the value of the victim(s). It takes courage to speak up but more terrifying when there is power imbalance. Silence of bystanders keeps the violence in […]
Read More“Too young to lose” child sex trafficking
I can remember as a child feeling surrounded by acceptance and love. Lots of brothers and sisters and the usual fights for the TV. At no time did I witness drunken violence or the vulnerability of sexual violence. This documentary shines a powerful reality for many children who just want to be loved and accepted. […]
Read MoreBullying and speaking up!
Bullying affects how we value ourselves. Bullying such as verbal and physical violence leaves the victim doubting their own ability to speak up. From my own experience with years of workplace bullying and the trauma it is easy to make the connection between bullying and poor life choices. Without positive supports the victim may continue […]
Read MoreIntruders of bullying = texting
Although I experienced many years of workplace bullying and harassment I never had to deal with cruel messages popping up instantly on my phone. At home and away from the cruelty, it was safe. Today victims are no longer safe because the text messages have intruded into our lives, instantly and every minute. http://www.upworthy.com/the-first-tweets-audience-goes-wild-by-the-end-no-ones-laughing?c=ufb2
Read MoreSex trafficking is a global problem !
If you think sex trafficking is limited to ‘other countries’ think again. It happens in our backyard no matter how big the city or town. The exploitation of women and girls is everyones problem. ‘The operation involved young women from China and Korea being brought into Canada illegally and forced into prostitution, police said. Six […]
Read MoreMaking a stand against targeted gender violence.
It is difficult to put into words my own thoughts on this tragedy. From the perspective of life experiences with targeted gender violence, this speaks of a horror beyond comprehension. I would hope that all of society denounces this violence, unites and actively challenges the those who would kill women. BBC Afghan’s Karim Haidari, in […]
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