Comments for PAVE | Shattering the Silence of Sexual Violence

Comment on From SheWrites: 10 Reasons Not to Discuss Child Sexual Abuse in 2012 by Malissa

Malissa — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:59:00 +0000

Every PERSON, not just parents should read this. Prevention is key!!!

Comment on Oregon moves forward on Healthy Teen Relationships Act by Ann Kopel

Ann Kopel — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:29:50 +0000

This is an important step forward in combating the actions of misguided teens and in promoting heathy relationships. It’s good to see Representative Bailey and the state of Oregon take a proactive role to educate our youth on this important aspect of their lives.

Comment on My Stories: Amy L. by linda

linda — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:13:35 +0000

Hi Amy,
I just read your story and I felt like I was reading my own story on so many levels..I was wondering if you would be willing to talk to me, I want to share my story, but it starts when I was 3 or 4 years old. I’m 46 now and want desperately for someone to listen, to believe. I hope to hear from you. Thanks.you can email me at Lcadigan6@gmail.com

Comment on Presenting PAVE and Security on Campus’ Mobile Application to Shatter the Silence! by Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:47:04 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing, Debbie. I also really appreciate your support of our sharing program and your encouragement for others to tell their story. Can I add your story to our blog as an article?

Comment on Introducing “My Stories”: Sharing Your Story to Shatter the Silence! by Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:44:56 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing Tauheedah! I’m so sorry we didn’t get your e-mail. I will post your video to our blog. Your story of survival is inspiring and needs to be shared. Thank you so much for your courageous efforts to help shatter the silence.

Comment on Introducing “My Stories”: Sharing Your Story to Shatter the Silence! by tauheedah jabaar

tauheedah jabaar — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:50:52 +0000

I tried to e-mail my story to Shatter the Silence.org
http://youtu.be/lLQqISWleUY

Comment on Presenting PAVE and Security on Campus’ Mobile Application to Shatter the Silence! by Debbie Michard

Debbie Michard — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:02:36 +0000

I am so very proud of the strong woman who faced Her attacker in court and wish I knew before of this
support group.I was brutally attacked and beaten in Aurora,Colorado on March 14,1985. in back of the Cooper movie theater by a guy Greg Gregerson I had met and danced with at the Iliff Park Saloon. He insisted on giving Me a ride Home,I lived not far away in the Countryside apartments I was going back Home to Fla after breaking up with My boyfriend. He pulled in back of the movie theater locked the car doors and started beating Me I somehow unlocked the doors and RAN as fast as I could.He caught Me
beat Me intenseley banging My head on the ground making Me have oral sex with Him ripped My shirt
and pulled My jeans down.I said please don’t kill Me My Mother will Never understand and for a minute He stoppped and I kicked Him with My boot then He beat Me more and pulled My jeans off I Ran again when i got free and a miracle happened a police car was in the parking lot.Naked and soaked in blood but ALIVE Officer Dana Hatfeild saved My life. He was brand new to the Police force and this scum of the earth Evil Monster got away but I survived. At the hospital,the rape crisis people were horrible but when I was leaving Officer Hatfeild came to check on Me and promised Me He would find Him. I was released later with a concusion and multiple abrasions,black and blue face and body but ALIVE I remembered then how Lucky I was. The next Day the TERROR set In,I couldn’t even open the blinds and look outside I was so SCARED. I left for home a few days later and was contacted by the detective in charge soon after they had foun!!d Him and wanted Me to come back to prosecute Him. The DA was great and when I saw the photos of Me I cried I looked dead,She told Me He was on parole for Rape
from Michigan and She thought He intended to Rape and kill Me. I went back to court reluctently and reunited with My boyfriend and it was TRUE HORROR to have to identify Him before in be in a courtroom near this maniac!I let and Moved ot of state before the next court date and never continued with the prosecution.He told Me he was in My apartment before it happened and it HAUNTED ME! I regret so much I didn’t have the support I Needed. I kept what was left of My clothes I was wearing for years and threw them away before DNA was used. I just buried it all inside and thought it would go away but it never will!I got a strange phone message with music years ago and knew it was Him.I contacted Officer Hatfeild when My first Grand Daughter was born to Thank Him for saving My life and He told Me He was a Sergeant and specialized in Sexual Abuse and Crime because of Me and trained new officers and talked about what happened to Me.I was 25 on that Horrible Night,I am 52 Now married to a Great Man I Love,Have Two Beautiful Daughters and Two Little GranDaughters and
And A New Grand Son Nana Loves So Much! I am Truely One Of The Lucky Ones Who Survived! I do want to say I want My Police report and Evidence I asked Officer Hatfeild to send Me it and contacted the Police Department who said it was in the archives and I had to reqeust and pay for it.I still live in fear ,that little Young Terrorfied Woman will be forver inside Me and I want to know where this Monster Is
and I urge all Survivors and Assaulted to PLEASE PROSECUTE THEM! ThERE IS SUPPORT AND STRENGHT TOGEATHER NOW. THANK YOU IT FEELS GOOD TO TELL THE TRUTH AND LET IT OUT DEBBIE “O’DOWD” MICHARD

Comment on PAVE Video by PAVE logo | Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts

PAVE logo | Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:56:05 +0000

[...] 21, 2011 CDIA Washington, DC graduate, Melissa Steele, did the logo redesign for PAVE, an organization which stands for "Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment." Watch the video for [...]

Comment on Boys and Men Healing from Sexual Abuse by Angie

Angie — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:58:53 +0000

My 8 yr, old son was sexually assaulted by an 8yr. old boy. Our case is ongoing and as of now there are sodomy, false imprisonment , assault and molestation charges. I have not heard of child/child assaults at this young of an age. I need guidence from others who have been through this so I can get the right help for my son.

Comment on Edgy Website has Great Message But Owes Viewers More Content by Gabe Wright

Gabe Wright — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:38:44 +0000

It is indeed a creative way to bring awareness to the topic in an edgy format but it fails on so many levels to actually bring appropriate awareness. Yes it is saying that jokes about rape is not funny, it is also sharing the message in a jokingly way that jokes about rape are not funny. This to me is very confusing and misleading in many ways. Perhaps if the resources being listed were there, just maybe it would alleviate the importance of the message in which people would look further into the topic but this method is too much of a cut and dry approach.