The Alliance unites survivors of gender violence with allies who want to take a stand against rape, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence.
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“I don’t want to talk about the trauma. I want to talk about the healing. As a survivor of abuse, I’m not willing to retraumatize myself for someone’s story.”
Jonathan Van Ness is a powerful voice for survivors of abuse and queer and nonbinary people living with HIV. ❤️
It’s our December cover star like you’ve never seen him before.
Today we recognize the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
"The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn’t perform. Day of Remembrance publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred. Day of Remembrance reminds non-transgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends and lovers. Day of Remembrance gives our allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those of us who’ve died by anti-transgender violence." -TDOR.info
TDOR 2020 honors those who died between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. For that period, 47 lives were taken in the United States (that we know of), and 386 worldwide; this includes death by violence, by self-harm, those who died in ways yet to be determined and sadly, this year, from COVID-19.
The list for 2020 is as follows. We ask that you #saytheirnames:
Corbin Ray Bach, 23, Oct 6th, 2019, Paducah, Kentucky
Christine Zephier, 23, Oct 10th, 2019, Mankato, Minnesota
Daphne Dorman, 44, Oct 11th, 2019, San Francisco, California
Brianna “BB” Hill, 30, Oct 14th, 2019, Kansas City, Missouri
Nikki Kuhnhausen, 17, Dec 7th, 2019, Larch Mountain, Oregon
Angel Rose Garcia, 21, Dec 10th, 2019, Hyattsville, Maryland
Alice Carter ("Baby Alice"), 35, Dec 18th, 2019, Washington, D. C.
Yahira Nesby, 33, Dec 19th, 2019, Brooklyn, New York
Mia Penny, 26, Dec 29th, 2019, Washington, D.C.
Dustin Parker, 25, Jan 1st, 2020, McAlester, Oklahoma
Alex McCray, 22, Jan 4th, 2020, St. Louis, Missouri
Camila María Concepción, 28, Feb 21st, 2020, Los Angeles, California
Neulisa Luciano Ruiz, Feb. 24th, Puerto Rico
Yampi Mendez Arocho, 19, March 5th, 2020, Puerto Rico
John Scott Devore/Scottlyn Kelly Devore, 51, Mar 12th, 2020, Augusta, Georgia
Monica Diamond, 34, Mar 18th, 2020, Charlotte, North Carolina
Lexi "Ebony" Sutton, 33, Mar 28th, 2020, Harlem, New York
Lorena Borjas, 59, Mar 30th, 2020, Queens, New York
Ashley Moore, 26, Apr 1st, 2020, Newark, New Jersey
Henrietta Robinson, 79, Apr 3rd, 2020, Miami, Florida
Johanna Metzger, , Apr 11th, 2020, Baltimore, Maryland
Penelope Diaz Ramirez, April 13th, 2020 Puerto Rico
Serena Angelique Velazquez Ramos, April 21st, 2020 Puerto Rico
Layla Pelaez Sanchez, 21, April 21st, 2020 Puerto Rico
Nina Pop, 28, May 3rd, 2020, Sikeston, Missouri
Helle Jae O’Regan, 20, May 6th, 2020, San Antonio, Texas
Jayne Thompson, 33, May 9th, 2020, Orchard Mesa, Colorado
Tony McDade, 38, May 27th, 2020, Tallahassee, Florida
Selena Reyes-Hernandez, 37, May 31st, 2020, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois
Name Unknown, Age 16 to 20, Jun 6th, 2020, Chicago, Illinois
Riah Milton, 25, Jun 9th, 2020, Liberty Township, Cincinnati, Ohio
Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, 27, Jun 9th, 2020, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Brian Powers ("Eagle"), Jun 13th, 2020, Akron, Ohio
Brayla Stone, 17, Jun 25th, 2020, Sherwood, Arkansas
Tatiana Hall, 22, Jun 30th, 2020, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Merci Mack Richey, 22, Jun 30th, 2020, Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas
Draya McCarty, 28, Jun 30th, 2020, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Shaki Peters, 32, Jul 1st, 2020, Amite City, Louisiana
Bree Black, 27, Jul 3rd, 2020, Pompano Beach, Florida
Summer Taylor, 24, Jul 4th, 2020, Seattle, Washington
Angela Martinez Gómez, 42, Jul 6th, 2020, Santa Monica, California
Marilyn Monroe Cazares, 22, Jul 13th, 2020, Brawley, California
Tiffany Harris or ("Dior H Ova"), 32, Jul, 26th, 2020, The Bronx, New York
Queasha Hardy, 24, Jul 27th, 2020, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Aja Raquell Rhone-Spears or ("Rocky Rhone"), 32, Jul 28th, 2020, Portland, Oregon
Kee Sam, 24, Aug 13th, 2020, Lafayette, Louisiana
Shelley Lynn Rose, 16, Aug 26th, 2020
Elie Che, 23, Aug 31st, 2020, The Bronx, New York
Isabella Mia Lofton, 21, Sep 7th, 2020, Brooklyn, New York
Gia Valentina Romualdo Rodríguez, 46, Sep 15th, 2020, Miami, Florida
Aerrion Burnett, 37, Sep 19th, 2020, Independence, Missouri
Mia Green, 29, Sep 28th, 2020, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Michelle “Michellyn” Ramos Vargas, 33, September 30th, 2020, Puerto Rico
A memorial will be held virtually tonight by PFLAG. You can register here: https://pflag.salsalabs.org/pctdormtg/index.html
You can register now to livestream the award ceremony recognizing these leaders 💜
Each year we have the honor of recognizing courageous and visionary leaders at our annual conference. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our 2020 conference due to the pandemic, but that means everyone can now join us on December 17th for our 2020 Award Ceremony. The virtual event is free, and guaranteed to be inspiring and engaging. During this event, we will recognize:
Dr. Jackson Katz who has led the way for other men – and women – working to promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence.
Lt Andrea Munford, for her victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to investigating Larry Nassar that ensured survivors were treated with the utmost compassion, sensitivity and respect.
Ashley Fantz, for her outstanding investigative journalism with CNN Investigates, which resulted in the groundbreaking series Destroyed.
Susannah Grant and Sarah Timberman for their vision and to create Unbelievable, the Netflix series that tells a tale of unspeakable trauma, unwavering tenacity, and astounding resilience.
Make a plan to re-energize your spirit. RSVP today to receive a link to the livestream. https://evawintl.org/join-us-in-celebrating-our-2020-award-recipients/
Take care of yourself today!
To cope with election stress, some are limiting social media use, booking therapy appointments, and bingeing Netflix shows.
Whatever you’re feeling, & we’re feeling all the things today, remember it’s valid. So, we want to know: what’s in your Election Day self-care kit? Tell us in the comments below.
🗳 It’s Election Day! Wear a mask, thank your poll workers, and make your voice heard. Then maybe unplug for awhile ❤️
If you have any questions or concerns while voting today, give the Election Protection Hotline a call at 1-866-687-8683.
Learn a little bit about the services available to UB Students at UB Counseling Services
Human Trafficking Happens Here panel at UB
Human Trafficking Happens Here. Today from 2-4p.m. join experts Emma Buckthal (Erie County Volunteer Lawyers Project), Ahlea Howard (International Institute of Buffalo), Judge Martoche (Human Trafficking Intervention Hub Court), Theresa Nietzel (Erie County Sheriff's Office), and Alicia Tabliago (Human Trafficking Intervention Hub Court) in discussing the reality of human trafficking in WNY, increased risk factors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, red flags to watch for with our students and community, and how to access help. Participants will receive access to resources on UB Box. Sponsored by UB’s Violence Prevention Team. UB community members can register in advance for this meeting: https://buffalo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsfumoqzoqHtJq20STducaaf-FNw-vqOX5. All others - feel free to join the live stream right here @theUBalliance.
Join experts from WNY in discussing the reality of human trafficking in WNY, risk factors and red flags to look for with our students and community, and how to access help.
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Today is Wednesday - which means I’m wearing PURPLE to show my support for survivors of Domestic Violence.
Between 21 and 60% of victims of intimate partner violence lose their jobs due to reasons stemming for their abuse. (ncadv.org)
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27% of domestic homicide victims are children. (miamidade.gov)
Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.(RAINN.org)
Meanwhile, only about 5 out of every 1,000 rapists will end up in prison.
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Domestic Violence is carried out in a number of ways and isn’t always towards just one person in the home. Join me in wearing purple this month and I’m standing in solidarity for those impacted by domestic violence every day.
Busy day today! Register for a workshop on High Risk Factors for Domestic Violence Homicide today (10/21/20) from 1:30-2:30p.m. here: https://buffalo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udu6rrDsoE9d6Tmf5jeKbjCSTFKfetAen.
You can also test your knowledge about domestic violence at 2:30pm by registering here: https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/97614056278?pwd=ZDBiQ1N4dXZ5VkVUUTU0VUU3allUdz09
Members of UB's Professional Staff Senate donned purple in honor of survivors at their October meeting! Purple looks good on you #UBuffalo 💜💙
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Good girl!!!
On Wednesdays during #DVAM we wear purple! Here is my good girl, Lillie, sporting a purple bandana a couple Octobers ago! Love you, Lillie! 💜 🐶
Every October we share our Walk With Me bandanas so you can show support for survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Bonus: you can DIY your own face mask to show support while you keep our community safer 💜😷 💜 #UBuffalo
We are chatting about a few guiding principles for responding to survivors of domestic violence.
Learn about UB's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Title IX and how it's changes impact the University at Buffalo. *Note: any policies we are discussing are specific to the University at Buffalo. Check with your institution for their specific regulations.
Stop by our Student Leader meet and greet today! It is going on from 11am-2pm. Register here for the link! https://buffalo.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6493289
This year for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, beginning October 7, On Wednesdays We Wear Purple to show support for survivors of domestic violence. Snap a selfie or capture a screenshot of your class, club, or team and post it @theUBalliance!
You deserve time to grieve. Take it. Then march on.
RBG was a fighter. She wants us to keep fighting for a better world.
Keep fighting. Keep voting. Bring others with you.
Sign up with our friends at the Men’s Group! https://buffalo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/mensgroup
Sign up here!! https://buffalo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/mensgroup
Don’t forget to join the alliance group tomorrow from 4-5pm to learn how to support survivors of sexual violence! Make sure to register for the event on ublinked
Welcome to the start of the fall semester! We’re feeling all sorts of (seemingly contradictory) things today, so wanted to offer you this reminder that all feelings are allowed, and you’re not in this alone ❤️
Crisis Services Advocate @UB
Call or text: 716.796.4399
Email: [email protected]
24/7 Hotline: 716.834.3131
Check out this incredible song by Fletcher inspired by the #MeToo movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfXZieB7zEg
Listen to 'I Believe You': http://geni.us/IBelieveYou Portion of proceeds donated to Time's Up for Women's History Month https://www.timesupnow.com/ For more...
Title IX turns 48 today! We need your help protecting Title IX so that it can continue to do what it was created for - protect students. Here’s one step you can take right now:
In May, the Department of Education issued a long-anticipated but extremely harmful rule designed to substantially weaken Title IX, rolling back important protections for student survivors of sexual harassment and assault. Now we need your help to stop this rule from ever going into effect.
And that's on taking care of yourself #SelfCareSunday
JWI is looking for help to double the number of computers available for kids in domestic violence shelters!
Help JWI double the number of computers available to kids living in domestic violence shelters across the U.S.
Thank you New York Attorney General Letitia James!
Click to read more.
Know your rights. Be safe.
Know your rights while demanding justice for George Floyd.
Governor Andrew Cuomo
When you get a call from NYS Contact Tracing — Answer your phone!
Our Contact Tracing force is working every day to help stop the spread.
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Learn a little bit about the services available to UB Students at UB Counseling Services
Human Trafficking Happens Here panel at UB
We are chatting about a few guiding principles for responding to survivors of domestic violence.
Learn about UB's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Title IX and how it's changes impact the University at Buffalo. *Note: any policies we are discussing are specific to the University at Buffalo. Check with your institution for their specific regulations.
Crisis Services Advocate @UB Call or text: 716.796.4399 Email: [email protected] 24/7 Hotline: 716.834.3131
It’s on US to stop sexual assault on campus! Take the pledge at itsonus.org/pledge and take participation in the week of action! Help be a part of the difference ❤️ #itsonusub #UBDVAM
And that’s a wrap!!!
It's time for the runway competition!
Senator Kennedy is here!!!
Join us tomorrow, April 29th, at Harriman Hall at 11:30 for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a fundraiser for Crisis Services. It's a great way to be involved in working against sexual and relationship violence, and a fun afternoon with friends. We hope that you all enjoyed our vine parodies this month! Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: Buffalo
Join us with your heels (or any other type of shoe!) for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a fundraiser for Crisis Services, on April 29th at Harriman Hall. Registration is at 11:30 and you can find information on how to fundraise for the event at crisisservices.org/walkamile. And please enjoy our Walk a Mile vine parody of the week! Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: Buffalo
On April 29th, we're all going to be at Walk a Mile! Come and register at 11:30 at Harriman Hall to help us raise money for Crisis Services. You can find information on how to start a fundraising page at crisisservices.org/walkamile. We hope you like our vine parody of the week! Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: Buffalo
Join us on April 29th for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a fundraiser for Crisis Services. Registration starts at 11:30, and there will be lots of activities in addition to the walk. Watch our video for more information (and bad jokes). If you want to fundraise, find more information at crisisservices.org/walkamile. Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: Buffalo
Tune in for our upcoming events!!
Join us for Love and Support Day in the Student Union today, till 2pm #LoveandSupport2018
Shantay you stay #walk_buff @walkamile_buf
What are the resources at crisis services and UB? #walk_buf @walkamile_buf
#DayOfSilence
It's Transgender Day of Visibility #TDOV
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