The following is a first-hand account of one Rethink Masculinity student’s experience recognizing and unlearning toxic masculinity. The author has chosen to remain anonymous. Sign up for the next Rethink Masculinity class here. I don’t have the highest opinion of myself, which has developed into an almost chronic sense of insecurity. I find myself constantly […]
Are you a man or masculine-identifying person who wants to build a world where no one ever has to say #MeToo? Then we want you. Starting January 14th, we are accepting applications for our Spring 2018 Rethink Masculinity cohort. Rethink Masculinity offers you the opportunity to join a supportive space where you can process and […]
We don’t know about you, but we’re extremely ready to say goodbye to 2017. This year, we’ve seen our community’s resilience and strength put to the test, and together we rose to the challenge. Here’s a look back at what we accomplished through collective action in 2017: 20 new bars joined the Safe Bar Collective […]
We hired a deputy director! Meet Chantal Coudoux. Chantal is a community organizer who is passionate about fighting state violence in all its forms and making sure our communities have safe ways to heal from trauma. She began collaborating with CASS in the spring of 2017 to build the Safe Bar Collective in her role […]
We’re excited to debut new posters from the Safe Bar Collective and the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV)! On the heels of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these posters are raising awareness about strategies YOU can use when you see someone being harassed. Designed by Baltimore-based muralist […]