In a patriarchal society, rigid, binary gender roles can inhibit male survivors of sexual violence from identifying themselves as victims and expressing the range of emotions that may follow a traumatic event. It is estimated that 1 in 33 adult men in the United States are victims of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. Despite […]
Seeking Justice for Domestic Violence Victims/Survivors through Public Healing Space
In Jacksonville, Florida, in 2012, Marissa Alexander was sentenced to twenty years in prison for firing a single warning shot in the air to protect herself and her nine-day old infant from her abusive husband. Florida’s infamous “Stand Your Ground” law which allowed George Zimmerman, a neighborhood vigilante, to murder Trayvon Martin, a Black teenager, […]
Hundreds Across Oklahoma Come Together to Support Survivors of Rape and Abuse
Hundreds Across Oklahoma Come Together to Support Survivors of Rape and Abuse The first-ever public monument to survivors of rape and abuse toured Oklahoma this week and was met by hundreds of supporters. The Monument Quilt is an ongoing collection of stories from survivors of rape and abuse. The Native Alliance Against Violence (NAAV) and […]
Make a quilt square for American Indian Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Unity!
Make a quilt square for American Indian Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Unity! Add your story as we raise our voices for a day of action and unity at the Oklahoma State capitol. In partnership with the Native Alliance Against Violence, The Monument Quilt will be on display at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Thursday […]
Make a quilt square for #MarissaAlexander trial and protest
Marissa Alexander is a survivor of domestic violence, mother of three, and a proud African American woman who is currently in prison for defending herself against her abusive husband. After serving a combined 3 years in prison, she faces a possible 5 more years at the time of her release on Jan 27. The #MonumentQuilt, […]