sexual abuse

Blind Faith: Celebrities, Sexual Abuse and the Lack of Accountability

Posted on September 16, 2015September 15, 2015 by DeShannon Bowens

“Them girls knew what they was doing. They just out to get his money. I don’t care what he did. I’m gonna keep playin’ his music and I’m gonna party to it!” These passionate words were sai... Read More

Using Religion as an Excuse to Justify Harming Girls

Posted on May 27, 2014May 26, 2014 by DeShannon Bowens

April is always a busy time for me because it’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In addition to counseling survivors of sexual abuse, I have been working with an Interfaith Collaborative that engages... Read More

Christian Feminist Spirituality for Healing, Part 1

Posted on March 19, 2013March 19, 2013 by Hilary J. Scarsella

Recently, I’ve spent a lot time with Christian women striving to heal from abuse and from damaging messages they learned from their experiences of church, faith, and religion. I want to talk... Read More