The “Red Zone”—a period from the start of the fall term to Thanksgiving break when sexual assaults on U.S. college campuses peak. This timeframe, spanning August to November, accounts for more than 50% of college sexual assaults (RAINN). It's essential to understand and combat the factors contributing to this alarming statistic, focusing on proactive strategies and community support.

The “Red Zone”—a period from the start of the fall term to Thanksgiving break when sexual assaults on U.S. college campuses peak. This timeframe, spanning August to November, accounts for more than 50% of college sexual assaults (RAINN). It's essential to understand and combat the factors contributing to this alarming statistic, focusing on proactive strategies and community support.

Allyship in Action: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors During PRIDE Month and Beyond

On April 24, 2024, the Press Democrat released an article, following reporting from the SF Chronicle, describing an incident of a woman being sexually assaulted by a massage therapist at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn in September 2022.

Allyship in Action: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors During PRIDE Month and Beyond

“The history of the rape crisis movement in the United States is also a history of the struggle of African American women against racism and sexism.” – Gillian GreensiteFebruary is Black History month – a time for us to celebrate, highlight, and honor the contributions of Black Americans – something essential we should do not only the second month of the year, but every day of the year.

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“The history of the rape crisis movement in the United States is also a history of the struggle of African American women against racism and sexism.” – Gillian GreensiteFebruary is Black History month – a time for us to celebrate, highlight, and honor the contributions of Black Americans – something essential we should do not only the second month of the year, but every day of the year.

At Verity, Sonoma County's Rape Crisis and Healing Center, we are constantly inspired by the power of community support to create positive change. This year’s giving season launches today on “Giving Tuesday” - a holiday celebrating charitable giving. This year, we invite you to make a lasting impact on the lives of survivors by joining Verity’s movement. Donations to Verity provide crucial resources, such as educational programs, crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling services, ensuring survivors have access to the help they need all year round.

Surviving the Holiday Season - 5 Tips for Survivors

Surviving the Holiday Season - 5 Tips for Survivors

Surviving the Holiday Season - 5 Tips for Survivors

Be gentle with yourself right now – don’t forget to practice self care when times are particularly challenging. Our favorite self care tips.

Be gentle with yourself right now – don’t forget to practice self care when times are particularly challenging. Our favorite self care tips.

Victim blaming, a devastating part of rape culture, is pervasive, and can be more common than you think.

Surviving the Holiday Season - 5 Tips for Survivors

Surviving the Holiday Season - 5 Tips for Survivors

Victim blaming, a devastating part of rape culture, is pervasive, and can be more common than you think.