WRMC Statement on Cosby’s Release- Standing With Victims
We at Women’s Resources of Monroe County are saddened, outraged, and disheartened on behalf of all sexual assault survivors following the decision made by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to overturn the sentencing of Bill Cosby’s 2018 conviction on three counts of aggravated indecent assault. It is important to stress that while Mr. Cosby has been…
Read MoreButterfly Release for Peace
Our 2020 Butterfly Release for Peace was a change from our traditional release due to cover-19 safety precautions. It was an amazing event to honor survivors, and we had wonderful music, poetry, and testimonial contributions. If you couldn’t make it to our livestream, check out our video of the event on our Facebook page @womensresourcesofmonroecounty …
Read MoreA Call for Solidarity
Calling our Community To Action Last week, the world watched as another unarmed black man was killed by a police officer in front of witnesses and on camera. The fact this happened during a global pandemic has amplified the inequities in public health access and economic equality embedded in our culture. Our hearts go out…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 is affecting Children at Home
Why does COVID put children at a higher risk of abuse? Due to the fact that children currently are doing school at home and some parents are not currently working or out of jobs. This could put children at a greater risk for either witnessing abuse or being abused themselves. They are not around…
Read MoreWhat is the By-Stander Effect?
Can you imagine watching a man attack, rape and kill a young woman for an hour and a half and do nothing? Your immediate reaction is probably ‘Absolutely not!’ What if you were in an apartment building and the violence was so obvious you just figured someone else would have already called the police, so…
Read MoreWe Stand With Dr. Ford – And All Other Victims, Regardless Of When It Happened
Last Friday morning, President Trump tweeted: “I have no doubt that, if the attack on Dr. Ford was as bad as she says, charges would have been immediately filed with local law enforcement authorities by either her or her loving parents.” Even more recently, he and others have virulently attacked another woman who has come…
Read MoreResponse To The Grand Jury Report On Child Sexual Abuse By Priests
Women’s Resources of Monroe County stands with the victims recognized in the grand jury report that was released on Tuesday August 14th 2018. We recognize that news coverage about sexual abuse, transcripts of victim testimony, and the resultant conversations amongst our friends, neighbors and family can often be traumatic and bring about feelings of helplessness,…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Silence Breakers
Dear Silence Breaker, We believe you. Regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, age, or legal status. As a domestic and sexual abuse crisis center, we operate separately from the legal system and have no authority in playing judge and jury over your story. We’re here to listen, provide you with options, and empower you…
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