Have you ever been sexually harassed in a bar? Chances are that you have, especially if you’re a woman. In 2015 alone, we heard from 54 of you who were sexually harassed in DC bars and nightclubs. We know this is just the tip of the iceberg. Because of your generous donations, today we and Defend Yourself fully launched […]
You might have seen CASS and our allies in the news recently, reacting to a blatant act of discrimination and abuse of power on the part of a DC Public Library police officer who ordered a woman to remove her hijab. In a later interview, the officer said he thought it was a hoodie. Either way, […]
We invite you to join us for Women Drinking Coffee: Sitting In For Safe Spaces on February 6 for women, LGBTQGNC folks, and allies to meet to talk about ways that we can make public spaces safe for everyone. The sit-in was planned after we read this article about an event happening at the Dupont […]
In December, following a Council hearing on street harassment, DC Councilmember Grosso sent a letter to the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities asking them to consider funding grants to artists to address the problem with public art. In January, the Commission’s executive director responded. Read below or click here to read the exchange. […]
7.5 million people are stalked every year in the United States. And nearly 10% of victims were stalked by a complete stranger. At CASS, many stories we hear are how catcalling on the street can develop into stalking. Just this week, we heard from a woman who reported being stalked in Arlington. A red SUV […]