Stop Violence and Abuse

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Support and Join The National Million Woman March & The MWM Organization of PA for the 4th Annual

National Rally "To Stop Violence and Abuse of Black Women and Girls"

Sat. May 6, 2006

Love Park 15th and JFK BLVD. in Philly, PA

Take A Stand To Help Stop The Hurting of the Silent Killer, and Help Start The Healing

This Rally will not just focus on domestic violence but all forms of abuse and violations of Black females in our schools, communities, work place, etc. such as: Exploitation, Incest, Batterings, Rape, Intimidation, Objectification, Molestation, Stalkings, Corruption of the Morals of A Minor, Forced Prostitution, etc.

To register to speak, volunteer, make a donation, or for more information e-mail :BWDL7@aol.com, mwmsistahood@aol.com, or 215-213-0078

As we get ready and prepare for the National Rally, here's some information you to think about and share,



April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) During this month, nationwide, activities will focus on sexual violence and increasing awareness regarding its devastating effects. One in six women in the United States have been victims of rape or attempted rape during their lifetimes; eight out of 10 victims knew their perpetrators .

Rape is one of the most underreported crimes, making it difficult to accurately count the number of cases. The National Women's Study documented that 84% of women in their sample did not report their rapes to the police (2). A primary reason for the underreporting was cultural norms that stigmatize and blame women for their assaults.

Several myths about rape persist

. Some of the most prevalent rape myths are that women lead men on and therefore deserve to be raped, women often make false accusations of rape, no woman can be raped against her will, and most rapists are strangers. For these and other reasons, rape survivors often do not disclose experiences of rape and other sexual violence.