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*Although victims reported offense as being gang-associated, over 50% of the time this wasn't true after investigation.

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The most troubling of all these stats is the fact that people are filing less charges. Law enforcement can only act when a crime is reported and charges are filed. If you're a victim of a crime (sexual or otherwise), you MUST speak up. You should not be ashamed - you're the casualty.

No one will think Gender Identity and Transgender People of you! If on the off chance that someone says or acts in a non supportive way you should cut them out of your life. Folks like that - HATERS - aren't worthy of your time! You're so worth more than that!

Here are phone numbers you can telephone - You AreN't Alone! And you don't have to give your name:

1-800-SUICIDE - National Suicide Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network

1-800-621-4000 - National Runaway Safeline

1-866-331-9474 - loveisrespect, National Amateur Dating Abuse Helpline

1-800-230-PLAN (7526) - Planned Parenthood

1-800-799-SAFE (7233) - National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-422-4453 - National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-931-2237 - National Association For Eating Disorders

1-800-662-HELP - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism

1-866-SPEAK-UP (773-2587) - School Violence - SPEAK UP

1 800 843 5678 - Cyber Bullying Tipline

1-800-273-TALK (8255) - National Mental Health Association Hotline

1-800-246-PRIDE (7743) - GLBT National Youth Talkline

This post about teenage suicide and date rape in the USA was publiched by - Young Naturists And Nudists America FKK

References:

CDC

Crime In America (dot net)

FBI

National Gang Center

Rainn (dot Org)

Rape Crisis Online

Labels: bullying, culture, eating disorders, teenagers

Group: Cyber Bullying, Communication and Bullies, Feminism and Women's Issues and Human Rights, Social Activism

About the Author (Author Profile)

Jordan Blum is a lifelong nudie and co founder of Naturist Portal.An Interview with Laura Dodsworth, Originator of 'Bare Reality'

I first came across Laura Dodsworth's job through a friend, back when she was still trying to find women to discuss their stories for a new endeavor. The narratives were to be specially all about breasts - do you love them, hate them, why, etc. I was instantly intrigued and definitely needed to see how things advanced.

After two years of committed work, Laura has created a touching, insightful book of 100 photos and interviews with women about their breasts. I believe we certainly need Societal values. To imply that guests have to refrain from touching or as this right now. Women's bodies have for ages been seen as a commodity, as decorations, playthings and as sexual objects used to catch the male gaze and focus. In regard to breasts, their primary function (breastfeeding) is generally ignored by society and their rendering is mostly geared towards guys.

Naked Reality presents the voices and stories that have largely been absent from mainstream media and popular culture. Her novel is one enormous important way by which women have taken control of the dialog surrounding their bodies. I for one, hope this becomes a trend!

Laura also made a grand effort to include an extremely varied cast of girls. She integrated women of different ages (19 - 101), backgrounds, races and body types. The narratives are quite fascinating and truthful. They not only talk about breasts, but about numerous aspects of womanhood.

I hope all my readers will consider buying this novel through her Kickstarter campaign.

Copyright Laura Dodsworth. All rights reserved.

Now it's time to hear from Laura! What follows is my interview with her where we discuss how she got inspired to do this endeavor, insights she gained and more.

How did you show up with the notion of the Bare Reality endeavor? Were you thinking about it for a number of years or did you suddenly get inspired?