rehannaalmestica
Advocacy and Resources
I seize every opportunity to participate in discussions, panel talks, podcasts, speeches, and similar events aimed at raising awareness about the Social Issues within the Indo Caribbean diaspora. My goal is to empower my community by encouraging them to let go of any guilt or shame related to their experiences. I firmly believe that overcoming these feelings is the first step towards healing.
If you are in an Emergency, please Dial 911.
If you seek Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault services such as information, counselling, legal assistance, or housing please utilise these resources:
If you see or know something Help, Education & Support for targets, survivors & bystanders of domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental health support, workplace sexual harassment & discrimination are also available via the resources listed below.
www.Report App.com
www.NoMore.org
www.thehotline.org
www.sakhi.org
www.Mental Health.gov
www.JahajeeSisters.org
www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/resources/domestic-violence-addiction/
www.drugrehab.com/addiction/hotlines/
https://www.alcoholhelp.com/alcohol/alcohol-domestic-violence/
Some of my contributions include being involved with impactful work found on projects such as
"You Are Not Alone," I AM STRENGTH", NYU Survivors Magazine, ZocDoc, and a Sakhi.org campaigns raising awareness on mental health and domestic abuse during the Covid19 Pandemic.
My advocacy culminated in my support of ReportApp. which plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals and revolutionising the documentation and reporting of workplace harassment experiences, and how companies investigate & support their employees. ReportApp is currently being used by companies such as SHRM & Rabobank.
Founded & created by my friend Karin Bosman, Should you seek further insight into the impactful work of the ReportApp and its potential integration within your organization or campus, Karin & her team stands ready to provide invaluable guidance and support.
October is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (#DVAM).
With nearly one in four women and one in seven men reporting that they have experienced violence from their spouse or partner, Covid19 has made Domestic Violence & Sexual abuse an even greater pandemic all its own.
“HOME"'has made lockdown unsafe for survivors isolated with their abusers. Reports of Domestic Violence has increased in the US & throughout the world.
Domestic Violence & Sexual abuse can only end when we end the silence & speak out: removing the shame, blame and stigma can help support survivors & holds abusers accountable.
This October, for Domestic Violence Awareness month, let us use our voices & our platforms to say NO MORE!
