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Located in Pasadena, TX, is the Pasadena Jail, and on this page , you can know how many inmates stay out their full terms in prison or be held temporarily until they are routed to another prison in the state. One of the biggest concerns and approaches that Pasadena Jail staff is taking in recent years is the statistics surrounding prison inmates and reducing sexual assault at their facility, and the role of prison staff in preventing sexual assault at Pasadena Jail for it is crucial. It is essential for staff to create a culture of zero-tolerance for sexual assault and to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. By actively working to prevent sexual assault, prison staff can create a safer environment for inmates and ensure that justice is served.

The ultimate guide to dating app safety

The National Domestic Violence Hotline estimates that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence. That is roughly 33.3% and 25%, respectively. If so many people in our community are being affected by domestic violence, then why aren’t we talking about it? Although Black people are disproportionately affected by this detrimental disease, it has somehow become ingrained in the very root of our cultural identity. Every day there are media headlines being posted on social media about celebrity couples engaging in physical violence. Rap songs are glorifying toxic masculinity including the oversexualization and objectification of women. Even frustrated parents are turning to physical punishments to discipline their children. In August 2022, rapper Blueface and his girlfriend, Chrisean Rock, got into a physical altercation in Los Angeles. This incident took the media by storm. Thousands upon thousands of people flooded comment sections with jokes and memes, essentially making light of the situation. Many may think of the story as comical, but domestic violence is never funny. It is a community issue that has plagued Black families for generations. The reason that this issue continues to permeate is due to the lighthearted way that Black people discuss serious topics. Statistically, we face higher cases of poverty, racism, low educational attainment, and domestic violence. This is likely due to the historical context in which Black people have existed in this country. When you live in a country where racism and sexism are rooted in the cultural context and institutional processes, it can make other issues seem less important or less dire, but domestic violence is indeed life or death. By having open dialogue and calling out problematic comments and jokes, we can start to make positive changes in our community and ensure the success of future generations. Disagreeing with your significant other is a normal part of any healthy relationship. However, name-calling, intimidation, stalking, sexual violence, physical violence, financial abuse, and emotional abuse are not. You are deserving of healthy, honest, and stable relationships free from the ugliness and toxicity of abuse. Let’s change the conversation and bring awareness to domestic violence and sexual assault. If you or someone you love are in an unhealthy relationship, please consider asking for help. To learn more about domestic violence visit: http://thehotline.org/

An interview with Kacie Parrish, a rising leader of NWA Forensic Nurse Team

A Gen Alpha's take on Women's History Month

Black History Month (formerly known as African American History Month), originated in 1976, when it was officially recognized by then-President Gerald Ford during the United States Bicentennial Celebration, but its celebration began many years before. It's important to acknowledge that the history of Black Americans began many decades earlier. In this article, we will dive into what Black History Month is, how it started, and what it means to the NWA Center for Sexual Assault.

Parents have been identified as ideal sex educators for their children due to their ability to provide information that is time-sensitive and responsive. But the concept of educating their kids can be scary and uncomfortable. This article shares the importance of sex education and provides tips for having the conversation.

Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support one's physical, psychological, and spiritual growth. Here are 7 ways to cultivate self-love.

Following Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13–19), November 20 marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day of mourning to honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives were taken in acts of anti-transgender violence. Transgender, nonbinary, genderfluid, and gender non-conforming people face higher rates of sexual violence than their cisgender peers and it is crucial for us to recognize and support trans survivors. According to The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 1 in 5 women experienced a completed or attempted rape during their lifetime and nearly 1 in 4 men experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. According to the largest and most recent survey of trans people in the United States, 47% of transgender individuals surveyed in 2015 had been sexually assaulted in their lifetime. The rates of sexual assault are also higher for transgender college students. Compared to 4% of cisgender male students and 18% of cisgender female students, 21% of transgender, gender non-conforming, or genderqueer college students have been sexually assaulted, according to the Association of American Universities. So, why is the rate of sexual assault so high for transgender, nonbinary, genderfluid, and gender non-conforming individuals? Transgender people face higher rates of hate violence, fetization, objectification, poverty, and marginalization—all of which factor into the higher rates of sexual assault against transgender people. In 2017, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs documented a 21-year high in the number of hate violence homicides. This data marks a five year steady rise in recorded homicides of transgender women of color. Out of the victims of hate violence homicides: 71% were people of color, 52% were transgender or gender non-conforming and 40% were transgender women of color. In 2020, there were at least 44 known/reported hate violence homicides against transgender and gender non-conforming people. So far in 2021, there have been at least 43 known/reported hate violence homicides against transgender and gender non-conforming people. In addition to hate violence homicides, transgender people face many other kinds of violence, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.