This week marks the first anniversary of an organization that I fully support and want to share with you. This is in no way a sponsored, or even partnered, post. I truly just want to share this organization with you and hope that you support the cause and participate in some of the social media activities they are hosting throughout the week.
NO MORE is an organization passionate about ending domestic violence and sexual assault. It hopes the blue zero symbol (as in zero incidents of domestic violence) will become the type of symbol that the pink ribbon has become for breast cancer and red ribbon is for HIV/AIDS. This is an important organization to support because it is shedding new light on an under-talked-about issue. We all know someone who is facing this issue, we just might not know that they are. There shouldn't be a stigma for being a victim and we need to stop making excuses for the people who commit these crimes.
Think about these numbers:
- 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience violence from their partners in their lifetimes.
- 1 in 3 teens experience sexual or physical abuse or threats from a boyfriend or girlfriend in one year.
- 1 in 5 women are survivors of rape.
- 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men have experienced some form of sexual victimization in their lives.
- 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men were sexually abused before the age of 18.
"These are not numbers. They're our mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children, co-workers and friends. They're the person you confide in most at work, the guy you play basketball with, the people in your book club, your poker buddy, your teenager's best friend - or your teen, herself. The silence and shame must end for good." - NOMORE.org
I hope you consider checking out the NO MORE campaign throughout this anniversary week and learn about how we all can make a difference and get involved until there really are NO MORE acts of domestic violence and sexual assault.
thanks for spreading the word about this! those numbers are shocking. i hope they can effectively spread the word about the organization!
ReplyDeleteThey are shocking! Thanks for your interest!
DeleteI agree...those numbers really are insane. You're a great person for passing the info among about this organization! Thanks for doing that.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ashley! It's really the least I can do.
DeleteThis is such a brilliant idea. I love this organization already! Thanks for sharing. 'Cause awareness is EVERYTHING.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. I will be using those stats today in health class.
ReplyDeleteGreat Patrick! Thanks for spreading the word!
DeleteI'm glad you're talking about this!! A lot of people want all of this hushed and swept under the rug! Those numbers are scary high and it makes me sad to think about it! Thank you for spreading the word!
ReplyDelete~Sara
Of course, Sara. The only way to end these things is to put them in the spotlight. Thanks!
Deletewoo hoo, this is a topic i love to talk about (and it's a good thing, b/c it's my job) i love seeing people talk and highlight something that historically has been swept under the rug or behind closed doors.
ReplyDeleteYes! Thank you for helping victims and being a part of the conversation!
DeleteThanks for sharing this!!!
ReplyDeleteOf course!! Thank you for taking an interest!
Deleteoh my gaaaaah i'm so excited to see this on your blog! i work for the national domestic violence hotline, which is where the no more campaign directs people for services! i literally tear up every time i see the commercials on tv, especially during soccer and football games.
ReplyDeleteso happy to see you reppin' the cause!
xo nicole
writeslikeagirlblog.com
Of course! THANK YOU for the work you do to help victims!
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