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Statistics indicate that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men in the U.S. have been the victim of rape (or attempted rape) in their lifetime. 63,000 children are the victims of sexual abuse each year, yet only 5 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will end up behind bars. Reports further indicate that the majority of sexual assaults (55%) happen at or near the victim’s home, often by someone they know and trust. In response to the enormous need for sexual violence awareness and prevention education, WomenShelter of Long Beach is collaborating with our community partners on a number of events to honor s...

Upcoming Teen Summit raises awareness about teen dating violence February 27, 2021 6:45 PM Molly Ringberg Updated: The organization, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin is hosting its annual Teen Summit virtually. It’s bringing youth, parents, educators, activists, and mentors from all over the state together to learn about healthy relationships, teen dating violence, and sexual assault. It’s also challenging preconceived notions on how to deal with these issues and is an opportunity to learn new strategies for successful prevention and education. The three-day event st...