Pittsburgh Action Against Rape

How Important Is Community Involvement In Violence Intervention?

By , & • Oct 19, 2018
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After several reports of stalking in Lawrenceville this summer, several groups came together to host a workshop explaining how bystanders can help curb harassment and assault.

After Several Reports Of Stalking In Lawrenceville, Groups Offer Bystander Intervention Training

By • Oct 15, 2018
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Lawrenceville United and Pittsburgh Action Against Rape held a workshop earlier this month for Pittsburghers to learn how to intervene if they see an incident of sexual harassment or violence. 

Pittsburghers Participate In Walkout In Support Of Christine Blasey Ford

By • Sep 24, 2018
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About 100 people gathered in front of the City County Building in downtown Pittsburgh Monday afternoon in support of Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who said Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were both teenagers. The rally was part of a national walkout organized by women's rights groups including Time's Up and NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Off The Field, A High School Football Coach Teaches Athletes Consent

By • Nov 29, 2016
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Before heading to the practice field, Westinghouse High School football players met in a classroom, where Coach Monte Robinson read questions from a notecard about alcohol and sexual violence. He told them to be honest.

'High Heel' Walk To Highlight Sexual Assault Awareness

By • Sep 3, 2015
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According to the Department of Justice, 293,000 women are raped or sexually assaulted each year, and those are just the instances that are reported.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, an event that aims to greatly reduce sexual violence by bringing awareness to the issue, is coming to Pittsburgh on Saturday September 12, according to event coordinator and sexual assault survivor Camille Goleb.

Mr. Roboto Project To Host Sexual Violence Prevention Workshops

By • Apr 12, 2015
Courtesy The Mr. Roboto Project

The Mr. Roboto Project, a cooperatively run, alcohol-free all ages music and arts venue in Garfield, prides itself on being a “safer space.”

According to the Roboto website, “racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other types of oppressive language are considered inappropriate and are not tolerated. Roboto is meant to be a safe, respectful, welcoming space for everyone.”

Brave Miss World Confronts Rape Culture and Encourages Victims to Speak Up

By Essential Pittsburgh • Apr 1, 2014
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Weeks before Linor Abargil was crowned Miss World 1998, she was brutally raped while modeling in Italy.

Years later, in the documentary Brave Miss World, director Cecilia Peck followed Abargil as she confronted her rapist and encouraged other women to speak out about their own stories of rape.

The film highlights Abargil’s journey from her Miss World crowning to her global advocacy efforts against rape.