
Is the Louis CK Apology any Different?
Just a few of the powerful men in Hollywood accused of sexual assault or harassment. Twenty-six. I did some research to get the number right, though I'm sure it has risen by now. As I…

Untangling Kevin Spacey’s Apology
Amid the deluge of high-profile disclosures of sexual assault and harassment experienced at the hands of the upper echelons of Hollywood come more stories of sexual misconduct from Kevin Spacey. Many of these disclosures come from male-identified…

Wellbeing Check
Wellbeing Check
Sexual assault has been all over the news. Are you...Feeling inspired or triggered by #MeToo?
Feeling empowered or overwhelmed by media coverage of sexual assault?
Excited or anxious about spending time with family…

Title IX 101 – What’s All the Fuss About?
Title IX has received a lot of attention recently. Since the law impacts educational institutions and students across the nation, it is worth taking a closer look at what Title IX is, how it has been used in the past, and what has changed under…

November Volunteer of the Month
MESA is pleased to spotlight Gabby as our Volunteer of the Month. Gabby is an invaluable part of our volunteer team. Gabby has always been such a willing volunteer and makes every effort to participate in everything we do. Thank you,…

Sexual Harassment in the Media: What is Silencing Victims?
With the recent exposure of high profile celebrities and executives being accused of sexual harassment and abuse, the topic of harassment in the workplace is at the forefront. Celebrities and other influential figures have opened the conversation…

A Second Look at #MeToo
Part call to action, part show of solidarity, the recent trending of #MeToo serves as a rallying cry to draw attention to the pervasiveness of sexual violence and sexual harassment. The hashtag not only calls attention to the widespread impact…

October Volunteer of the Month
MESA is pleased to spotlight Holly as our August Volunteer of the Month. Holly is an invaluable part of our volunteer team. Holly has always been such a willing volunteer and makes every effort to participate in everything we…

Beyond the End of Rape
When a child enacts an undesirable behavior, asking them to just stop said behavior is often dismally ineffective. Instead, if the child is playing with something dangerous, you might offer them a safer toy. We’re more likely to get the behavior…

“What Do You Do?”
“So what do you do?” This seems like a straightforward, get-to-know you question that ideally leads to further conversation, and has even been recommended as a networking strategy because follow-up questions along this line give the other…