Violence against sex workers is not just violence against sex workers—it’s also violence against transwomen, against women of color, against drug users, against immigrants. Some quick stats: 4 in 5 transgender DC residents have been verbally, physically, or sexually assaulted. 44% were denied a job they were qualified for, 45% were discriminated against at work, […]
This #GivingTuesday, we set an ambitious goal — to raise $15,000 to launch ReThink Masculinity, a partnership with DC Rape Crisis Center and ReThink, in 2017. Through your unwavering generosity and dedication, we exceeded our goal, raising over $17,300 for CASS’ efforts in the coming year! We’re eager to engage men in the movement against […]
Now, more than ever, our work to build safe public spaces is critical. This week has been difficult — even terrifying — for many of us. We’ve seen a spike in reports of harassment across our city and across the nation, especially targeting people of color, LGBTQ and gender nonconforming people, and people who are […]
This year, CASS has trained more than 100 people — mostly women and LGBTQGNC folks — to assertively respond to street harassment. Now we’re working with partners to build a program that will engage men in the movement to end gender-based violence. In the new year, we want to work with 45 men to rethink […]
Brianne Nadeau is a member of the D.C. city council representing Ward 1, which includes Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and parts of Shaw among other neighborhoods. Over the past year, Councilmember Nadeau has spearheaded efforts to address widespread street harassment throughout the District and today she joins me to discuss her work and the issues […]