Help domestic violence survivors by seeing their truth | Opinion Meg Baldwin, Published 8:38 a.m. ET Oct. 5, 2018 (Photo: Democrat files) This year, Domestic Violence Awareness Month arrives during an intense period of activism and national reflection on gender and power-based violence. For us, DVAM gives us an opportunity to show domestic violence survivors in…
After soaking up the summer sun, embracing the “no homework” life, and spending some extra time with your friends, we’re officially in back-to-school mode! The new school year brings new experiences, new friendships, and new opportunities for you to be a positive force in your school, home, and community! So you’ve been working that summer…
Social Media businesses are governed by the laws of the country in which they are head-quartered, but they are also expected to comply with local laws where they operate. Most Social Media sites have a reporting system in place aimed at flagging inappropriate content, however, they do come under a lot of criticism for not…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – A Tallahassee organization known for helping victims of domestic violence opened it’s new space Friday. Refuge House celebrated their new office Friday, which is at the Leon County Courthouse. According to the organization, working inside the courthouse allows victims to visit them and seek assistance filing injunctions for protective orders for things…
Time moves a little slower in the summer: barbecues, family travel, longer nights and brighter days. But for many, summer can bring unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and increased consumption of alcohol. It may also include increased loneliness and disagreement with friends and family. These unique challenges may increase the risk of violence. #TeamRefugeHouse wants you…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CAPITOL NEWS SERVICE) – Every major crime index fell in Florida last year, with the exception of one: forcible rape. Victim advocates are applauding the increasing number of reports. Advocate Meg Baldwin says rape is the most under-reported crime in Florida and the nation. “If you take the reported number and multiply it by…
In September 2015, a woman posing as an escort on her Backpage.com advertisement arrived at a Stuckey Avenue apartment building. She was summoned there by Jermichael Lindsey, investigators say. She texted him to confirm the apartment number: 42. The man replied saying he was in the bathtub so the woman decided to leave. It was then that Lindsey, who…
“There was no one to tell and nowhere to hide.” “It’s not your fault.” “Love is not cold. Love is warm.” The phrases are just a few of the dozens painted and stenciled onto T-shirts strung on clotheslines in a Tallahassee Community College courtyard this week, the last of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Read full article on…
What’s up, Green Dotters? Welcome to our new and improved website! Go ahead, take a look around (spoiler alert – it’s awesome). Just in case you missed it, our Facebook user account is gone (we didn’t un-friend you, we promise!) because we now have our very own Facebook page! Like us at Green Dot Refuge…
Let’s face it – high school is stressful, especially when standardized tests are coming up. When stress runs high, it’s common for students to get into a bad mood and sometimes snap, even on their friends. Don’t panic, Green Dotters! We’re going to share some tips on how to prepare for test day and how…