The news in 2020 has been fast and furious.
In January and February, the world watched as Harvey Weinstein stood trial for (and was convicted on) multiple counts of sexual assault.
By March, our worlds were turned upside down by the coronavirus crisis.
These whirlwind events have had numerous implications for victims, survivors, and service providers. At the same time, these events can be better understood by learning from victims, survivors, and service providers. Therefore, our team has been focused on trying to bring victim-focused research into local and national conversations.
I hope you enjoy some of the TSS Group op-eds that have appeared across the country:
- Long after the coronavirus, domestic violence victims will need help. The Colorado Sun. (Wright & DePrince, March 30, 2020).
- There’s a name for Trump playing down the threat and failing to take action against the virus: Institutional betrayal. The Conversation. (DePrince & Cook, March 25, 2020).
- May the Harvey Weinstein verdict signify a ground-breaking transformation. The Hill. (Cook & DePrince, February 25, 2020).
- Dear Donna Rotunno: Sexual assault is a public health crisis. Your reckless words hurt all of us | Opinion. Newsweek. (Cook & DePrince, February 20, 2020).
- Weinstein trial begs a question: Why is the pain of women and minorities often ignored? The Conversation. (DePrince & Gómez, February 19, 2020).
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