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 […]
Location: 14th Street Time: Morning Rush Hour (5am-9:30am) I was sleepily walking to work on 14th Street around 8:45 in the morning before having a cup of coffee, when this man pushing a grocery cart started yelling at me from across the street: “Ma’am! Ma’am! You’re beautiful!” I ignored him, and focused my attention on getting […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we at CASS are lending our support! Safe Bars and the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV) collaborated on a new poster series that reminds *everyone* that they deserve to be treated with the respect. The posters, designed by Baltimore-bbased muralist Maura Dwyer, also provide resources for survivors […]
Our September sustainer campaign comes to a close today, and I am so thrilled to announce that your giving this month has helped us exceed our fundraising goals! We have 25 new amazing partners in the Collective Action Circle, sustaining our work with monthly gifts and allowing us to grow. Today also marks the end […]