At CASS, we are dedicated to building spaces that treat all individuals with dignity and respect. We work every day to challenge power imbalances that enable the unequal treatment of people in public spaces. It’s an especially important time to recognize the importance of countering state violence — violence enacted by a government or its institutions—in […]
Thousands of advocates, allies, and survivors are speaking up this Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Like all forms of abuse, domestic violence is fueled by silence. It thrives when communities do not recognize problematic behaviors or speak out against systematic patterns of power and control; and it is thwarted by awareness, action, and support. What […]
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. In honor of the month, CASS is participating in Respect Week DC (February 8–12). Volunteer and activist Melissa Yeo shares her perspective below. There’s nothing quite like falling in love with someone. You want to spend all your time with them. Like roads to Rome, every thought […]