LANA MUTHLER lmuthler@lockhaven.com
LOCK HAVEN The merger of Lock Haven University with Mansfield and Bloomsburg universities has been a controversial issue for the past few weeks, with local rallies, town halls and other events expressing opposition to the PAASHE proposal.
On Thursday, the Clinton County commissioners took a stand on the issue. Commissioner Angela Harding read the following statement:
“The Clinton County Board of Commissioners are concerned about the adverse effects that the proposed merger of Lock Haven University will have on our county.
“We understand that changes need to occur within the PASSHE system for sustainability and longevity. However, those changes should not come at the cost of employees who live and work in our community. These changes should neither be made in haste, nor without careful consideration of the economic impact on Clinton County.
Local nonprofit in âdireâ need of raising funds to handle uptick of sexual assault survivors
Local nonprofit in âdireâ need of raising funds to handle uptick of sexual assault survivors By Cali Hubbard | April 9, 2021 at 3:43 AM CDT - Updated April 9 at 7:20 AM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There have been more sexual assault and harassment cases at universities throughout the state. A local nonprofit said theyâre in dire need of raising funds to make sure they can afford the staffing to handle the increase of survivors who need their help.
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Sexual Trauma Awareness Response, also known as STAR, is the only nonprofit in Louisiana to provide full services to sexual assault survivors. Theyâre trying to get their pop-up events out to the public for April, which is also known as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The Alliance will commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April with several events designed to both empower survivors of sexual violence as well as raise awareness.
By giving tools needed to make the transition from victim to survivor, The Alliance has dedicated the last 39 years to empowering individuals beyond sexual violence.
Roughly 75 cases of sexual assault occurred in Chaffee County in 2020.
âAlthough a month isnât enough time to solve the overwhelming and serious epidemic of sexual violence, itâs certainly a good start,â Shelley Schreiner, executive director of The Alliance said.
One of the easiest ways people can help raise awareness is by wearing teal today, Day of Action. Teal is the symbol of sexual violence and the official color of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Local photograph holds open photoshoot to help Sexual Assault Resource Center
Jennifer Gerlich, owner of JG Creatives is using her photography and calligraphy skills to call attention to the issue of sexual assault.
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In 2019, there were nearly 19,000 cases of sexual assault in Texas.
The overwhelming majority of the victims were female.
Jennifer Gerlich, owner of JG Creatives is using her photography and calligraphy skills to call attention to the issue.
She made signs with phrases such as, Love shouldn t hurt. and Shatter the silence written in Calligraphy. You can use these as props as you want. Gerlich shared.
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The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence urges people needing support around issues of sexual violence to go to https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) to be directed to the nearest crisis center. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock by ElObservador 04/09/2021
Nearly one in five women in the U.S. have experienced rape or attempted rape in their lifetime, and advocates want survivors to know resources are available to them.
Laura Palumbo, communications director for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, said this year in particular, they’re hoping to raise awareness of online sexual harassment and violence.