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Defined Lines is a student-based movement centered on exploring contributions to s*xual violence & raising the bar to collectively end r**e culture.

Defined Lines started as a research group studying the impact of bystander intervention on college students’ attitudes toward a number of areas concerned with s*xual violence. The aim of the intervention is to give people information, break myths, and empower people to be proactive bystanders in situations that span the spectrum of s*xual violence. From jokes, to cat calls, to assault, we were emb

DeVos on changes for survivors and those accused of campus s*xual assault 09/15/2017

Only about 2% of all r**e and related s*x charges are determined to be false, the same percentage as for other felonies (FBI). So while they do happen, and they are very problematic when they do, people claim that allegations are false far more frequently than they are and far more frequently than for other crimes. Put another way, we are much more likely to disbelieve a woman if she says she was r**ed than if she says she was robbed, but for no good reason. On a related note, only about 40% of r**es are ever reported to the police, and this is partly because victims know that if their claim becomes public, their every behavior will be scrutinized, they will be shamed for their s*xual history.
(http://www.rainn.org/get-information/statistics/reporting-rates)

DeVos's decision is not only influenced by biased facts, but also the r**e culture myths such as: “Lots of women cry r**e when they regret s*x.” “The definition of ‘r**e’ is so loose these days – women can claim anything is r**e and get away with it.” “They didn’t have enough evidence to prosecute, so she was probably lying.” and “If she was really r**ed she would have called the police.”

DeVos on changes for survivors and those accused of campus s*xual assault Here are key moments from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's announcement Sept. 7 of changes to the process of investigating and prosecuting s*xual assault at schools and universities.

04/04/2017

Come join the coalition Against Sexual Assault on April 7th from 7:30-10:30 in the student rec at the University of Akron for a dodge ball tournament being held to raise funds to knock out s*xual assault on Akron's campus. Create a team of ten for $40 or sign up individually for $5. Registration is open until 7:00pm April 7th. You can register by either filling out the form found on Orgsync or in the Dean of Students Office in Student Union 152 and returning it to the Dean of Students Office or by visiting their tabling events April 3-7 in the Student Union Concourse from 10am-2pm or in the Rec Center April 7th from 5pm-7pm. Contact Felicia Rosin at [email protected] for more information.

03/23/2017

Hey everyone! Akron General can use your help! Tomorrow from 1-3 pm volunteers are needed to help make aftercare kits for survivors of s*xual violence in the Conference Center Auditorium . The kits are being provided by Fear to Freedom, a national nonprofit whose mission is to redeem and restore those wounded by s*xual assault, bringing them hope and healing, and to change the cultural understanding around the issue. Afterare Kits includes:a t-shirt and shorts, toiletries and other personal items along with a handwritten message of hope. Volunteers are needed to assemble these kits and write notes. All are welcome and free parking will be available. Contact Lily Holderbaum, the Coordinator of PATH Center, at [email protected] or call 330.344.1148 to get involved.

Empowered Bystanders 03/21/2017

Defined Lines at The University of Akron is participating in "Walk of Heroes" to raise money for the R**e Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties. This event is meant to raise awareness about s*xual violence against women, men, and the trans community. Please support R**e Crisis Center with a donation! No matter the amount, every bit helps prevent s*xual violence and helps survivors!

DONATION LINK!
https://www.firstgiving.com/team/343676

(If anyone wants to fundraise with us then they will receive a personalized link. We also might be giving the top fundraiser a Mustard Seed gift card)

Empowered Bystanders Empowered Bystanders is fundraising for R**E CRISIS CENTER

Photos 03/08/2017

Happy International Women's Day!

15-Yr-Old Was Groomed On Facebook, Brutally R**ed & Murdered. Her Parents Beg You to See Her Viral "Love Story" 02/23/2017

I was groomed when I was 15. It was on my cell and the man calling (using a restricted number) asked "who do you think this is?" I named my crush who had moved away. That was who he claimed to be, and got details about this guy based upon things I said. We talked for at least 2 weeks.

I was a lucky one. I figured out that the man calling wasn't my crush after I texted my crush the next morning after a long night of talking saying I enjoyed our conversation. He was super confused.

This man kept trying to get me to meet him places. I shudder to think what would have happened if I did. But like Kayleigh, I felt loved when talking to him. I gave the phone to my dad when the man called back the night I found out that he wasn't who he said he was. I've never heard my dad sound like that in my life and the man never contacted me again.

I have never shared this story before now.

http://tosavealife.com/relationships/kayleighs-love-story/?utm_content=bufferf20f5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

15-Yr-Old Was Groomed On Facebook, Brutally R**ed & Murdered. Her Parents Beg You to See Her Viral "Love Story" "Our world changed forever the day that Kayleigh received that Facebook message."

Response to UNC Charlotte student-athlete arrest | Inside UNC Charlotte | UNC Charlotte 02/20/2017

Star athlete accused of r**e twice within less than 2 weeks. UNCC, you have the ability to start moving how college campuses handle r**e cases, especially with regard to student athletes, in the right direction.

http://inside.uncc.edu/news-features/2017-02-19/response-unc-charlotte-student-athlete-arrest

Response to UNC Charlotte student-athlete arrest | Inside UNC Charlotte | UNC Charlotte The University administration has been in close communication with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department regarding its arrest of student-athlete Kevin Olsen Sunday afternoon.

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