by Lissa
I am aware
I’ve been taught
I now know what to do
I will not be silenced or keep silent
I will teach my learnings to others
I know and have the faith that I
I am able to make a change
I will stand my ground
I know that as long as sexual assault is around
The world will never be a safe place.
Project Respect brings together youth and adults to create awareness and dialogue about sexualized violence by encouraging critical thinking about root causes such as gender expectations and stereotypes, systems of power, and the ongoing colonization of the lands and systems we live in.
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