by Sarah Beaulieu | Feb 7, 2019 | Sons and Daughters
Two weeks ago, my 7-year old son asked if he could Google something on my phone. After I PROMISED not to change my face when he told me what it was, he whispered in my ear: Naked Girls. I was a little confused. “You’ve seen your sister naked, so what exactly are you...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Apr 11, 2018 | Advocacy and Activism
When my Twitter explodes with the latest wave of high volume discussion about sexual harassment or violence, my blood pressure rises. These days, it seems so easy – and acceptable – to shoot a dagger into a stranger’s ego – or heart –...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Mar 16, 2018 | Art of Intervention
Many development leaders are, for the first time, thinking deeply about how to address sexual harassment at nonprofit organizations, universities, museums and hospitals. For too long, sexual harassment was, at best, rarely discussed and, at worst, accepted by...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Jan 15, 2018 | Mini Truth Bombs, Sexual Violence, Sexual Violence in the News
As the names come forward – today, Aziz Ansari, tomorrow, a new one – it’s the same formula. A story about an incident. Some backlash or dismissing. Some condescending reminders that sexual violence is wrong. And then a new story breaks. The relentless focus on the...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Dec 19, 2017 | Mini Truth Bombs
In the wake of #MeToo, I’ve been hearing some chatter about hugging. Some generally huggy people are second-guessing their hugging instincts. Some people are lamenting the potential end of the hug. Others are wondering how to ask about hugs without making everyone...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Dec 6, 2017 | Art of Intervention
Today’s cover of TIME Magazine named the “Silence Breakers” as Person of the Year. These are the men and women who added their voice to a growing conversation about sexual violence as a part of the #MeToo movement. You don’t need to be on the...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Nov 21, 2017 | College Students, Supporting Survivors
What You Need To Know: When a friend discloses to you, you may feel a range of emotions: shock, surprise, denial, sadness or anger. Whatever you are feeling, it’s normal and natural. But don’t let your emotions stand in the way of being a supportive,...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Oct 17, 2017 | Survivor Perspectives
Dear Alyssa, First of all, thank you for dedicating your platform to making space for a conversation about sexual violence by sparking off the #MeToo hashtag last night (EDITED: which was originally started by Tarana Burke.). I have no doubt your heart is in a good...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Aug 9, 2017 | Advocacy and Activism
It’s been a privilege to meet and work with so many talented film professionals and actors throughout this project, which launches later this week. We worked hard all day for two days of shooting in New York, but did have a chance to relax and get to know each other...
by Sarah Beaulieu | Jul 12, 2017 | Advocacy and Activism
What if we could normalize conversations about sexual violence among young men? What would the world look like for survivors? What would it look like for perpetrators or potential perpetrators? How might organizations and communities transform themselves as a result?...
