NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault

Our 11th Annual Celebration of Excellence proved that we can still connect while celebrating our local superstars who work with survivors in various ways. During COE, we shared this video about the Lydia Martinez Award recipients to give you an idea of how our colleagues show up to work. This package truly encapsulates the phenomenal work they do and their infectious work ethic. If you're still feeling moved by the event or didn't get a chance to join us, you can still donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/coe2020 #coe2020 #supportsurvivors

Today, the Senate will vote on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. We are against this decision as she is a danger to survivors. Time and time again, Judge Barrett ruled against survivors of sexual assault. There is so much at risk here but there's still time. ACT NOW AND CALL YOUR SENATORS & TELL THEM VOTE NO! TEXT SCOTUS to 747464. #OurCourt #ThePeoplesSeat #BlockBarrett

Thank you to all of our partners, awardees, and guests who joined our virtual Celebration of Excellence last night! The speeches by the Lydia Martinez Award recipients were moving and while it wasn't our typical COE, we were proud to share and celebrate in that space with every one of you. It is your inspiring work in the field that makes us proud to stand alongside you to support survivors. Did you miss our event? Head on over to our Instagram "nycalliance" for a small recap via our COE highlights reel. #COE2020 #supportsurvivors

It's almost time for our 11th Annual Celebration of Excellence and we can't wait to hear from our Lydia Martinez Award recipients and amazing speakers! Want to follow along? Here's our program of tonight's show featuring speakers & awardees. - Speaker Dr. Jennifer Hirsch & Emerging Leader recipient Anthony McGriff... - Speaker Antonia Lassar & Preventionist recipient K. Richardson (New York City Anti-Violence Project) - Speaker Andrew Rigie & Preventionist recipient Eric McGriff (Crime Victims Treatment Center) - Speaker Dr. Rama Rao & Rape Crisis Professional recipient Monica Pombo (NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital) - Speaker Judith Herman & Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner recipient Jennifer Alves - Speaker Kamilah Willingham & Rape Crisis Volunteer Advocate recipient Terry Smith (NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital) - Speaker Det. Tony West & Law Enforcement Professional recipient Chastity Caban - Speaker Carrie Goldberg, Esq (C. A. Goldberg, PLLC) & Practicing Attorney recipient Jessica Morak And last but not least a closing performance by Sam Grobmeier. Hope to see you there! #COE2020 #supportsurvivors

Tonight's the night! It's our 11th Annual Celebration of Excellence and we couldn't be prouder of this year's Lydia Martinez Award recipients! We hope you can join us virtually tonight at 6:30 PM to commemorate the winners and their impactful work in the field. To join us: https://bit.ly/3m4N2Q2 Can't join? Donations are welcome: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/coe2020 Want to shout out their tremendous work? Give us a comment! #SupportSurvivors #COE2020 #svfreenyc

Sadly, sexual violence and domestic violence are often linked. Here is our Campus Sexual Assault Coordinator Sam, holding up an IPV fact. When asked what brought her to this field of work, Sam said, "I choose to be a part of this field because I believe a world free from sexual violence can exist. I plan to continue participating in this work until that world is our reality. We at the Alliance continue to raise awareness around intimate partner violence so we can end the cycle. #PurpleThursday #NYGoesPurple4DV #DVAM2020

1 more day until our virtual COE We're excited to announce our closer, Sam Grobmeier! A bit about Sam: - She's a NY-based artist and activist - She's a current junior studying Musical Theatre at NYU... - Her goal is to bring important stories to the stage & screen! Want to join us on the day of? Here's the link: https://zoom.us/j/94087513997 #COE2020 #supportsurvivors See more

"...Chronic mental and physical symptoms are the markers of Race-Based Traumatic Stress. Coined by Columbia professor and black psychologist, Dr Robert Carter, RBTS is a version of PTSD that is derived from the traumatic response to racial discrimination." https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/a/bame-mental-health-tips

"It's a deeply troubling prospect that an icon of gender equality like Justice Ginsburg could be replaced with a judge who is eager to use sex discrimination laws in order to attack efforts to forward gender equality." #supportsurvivors #blockbarrett https://www.newsweek.com/amy-coney-barrett-appointment-camp

Meet this year's Lydia Martinez Award recipients for our 11th Annual Celebration of Excellence! We hope you can join us virtually on October 22 at 6:30 PM. Check out our stories to see more of what the awardees have to say about their impactful work. #SupportSurvivors #COE2020 #svfreenyc

"Latinx people are still fighting for equality, are still largely invisible to power structures and state bureaucracies, and are still seen as foreign by the political parties and a good number of their compatriots." #hispanicheritagemonth https://www.newyorker.com//its-hispanic-heritage-month-and

This interpretation of #TitleIX is particularly dangerous to our mission in combatting sexual violence and supporting survivors enrolled at the college campuses and the K-12 schools we serve. #supportsurvivors #blockbarrett #scotushearing #ourcourt

"Here is an opportunity to expand your reading selections with titles that cover almost every genre. From superheroes to feminism, pick up books that will entertain, educate, and take you to the future for Hispanic Heritage Month." #HispanicHeritageMonth https://bookriot.com/hispanic-heritage-month-books/

"There's been an uptick in mental health conditions like anxiety and depression in college students over the past several years, and the pandemic is adding yet another layer of challenge." https://www.kqed.org//its-ok-to-not-be-ok-college-students

"In mid-September when Barrett was looked as a leading contender for the Supreme Court seat held by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Johnson told The Washington Post that about 600 lawsuits have been filed challenging decisions in campus sexual assault cases since 2011." #supportsurvivors https://www.jconline.com//amy-coney-barrett-co/5966968002/