WRJ monitors and addresses domestic violence, date rape and campus violence, spousal and child abuse, trafficking, and the use of firearms when committing acts of domestic violence.
Last April, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, WRJ launched its new campaign called WRJ Says STOP - an Initiative to stop sexual assault and harassment everywhere. More details are below.
In addition, WRJ marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month every October and raises awareness about the pervasive nature of domestic violence and intimate partner violence, provides resources to those currently experiencing abuse, and discusses the moral imperative to work to eradicate domestic violence.
Is It Okay to Hug You
Do you belong to a “Hug and Kiss” congregation? In our communities, we greet each other with big hugs, often accompanied by a kiss. This behavior is part of our culture. These actions are fine if the two people are in consensual agreement. But, what happens when community cultural behaviors cross the line?
Breaking Up With Rape Culture
If you would have told 18-year-old Kate that she would one day openly talk about the most painful, and for a long time, “shameful” experience of her life to hundreds and hundreds of people, her jaw would still be on the floor. I am a survivor of sexual assault (yes, survivor, not victim).
Phew. No matter how many times I vocalize those four words, I still feel a ping in my stomach. Although the culture has progressed with the rise of #MeToo, there are still many barriers to discussing sexual violence and the patricentric societal factors that allow it to thrive in secrecy.
WRJ Says Stop: An Initiative to Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and WRJ has launched a new initiative called WRJ Says STOP to provide a venue for us to address matters of sexual and gender-based violence and learn how to be informed advocates in this arena. We will provide opportunities for Education, Advocacy, and Action.
Save the date for the first of four webinars on this topic taking place on September 20th. You can also share post one of these graphics to help raise awareness on your social media, sharing why you wear teal (the color designated to show support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence). Stay tuned for more details!
Resolutions and Board Statements
2022: WRJ Commends the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
2017: Sexual Violence in Schools
2000: Rights of Women and Girl Children Worldwide
1997: Child Abuse in the Home
1996: Female Genital Mutilation
1993: Equality for Women
1991: Ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
1991: Crimes Against Women
1983: Children and the Family
1975: Rights of Individuals
2015: Women's History Month, Paycheck Fairness Act, Channel Passion into Action
2014: Board Statements: Nigerian Girls Kidnapping, Hobby Lobby
2013: Immigration Reform Call-In Day, Vandalism Against Women of the Wall
2013: VAWA, Fair Pay, and Women in Combat
2013: Violence Against Women Act, NDAA, Roe v. Wade Anniversary
2012: End Violence Against Women, Living Wage, Rights of the Disabled
2012: Support Israel from Home, Montreal's First Jewish Mayor, Native American Women
2012: Fighting Domestic Violence, Deficit Reduction, Canadian MP on Jewish Refugees
2012: Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Food Day, RAC Webinar
2012: Family Planning, Reproductive Rights for Servicewomen, VAWA
2012: Supreme Court Critical Rulings, VAWA, One Minute Campaign in Memory of Murdered Israeli Athletes
2012: VAWA Reauthorization Continued, Anat Hoffman Will Appear on Amanpour
2012: VAWA Reauthorization, Or Ami Awards Continued
2010: CEDAW Hearing, Canadian Prime Minister Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism, Outreach Question
2010: Take Action on Domestic Violence, Violence Against Women Globally
2010: Restoring Dignity for Women, Support the International Violence Against Women Act