by Shay Orent | Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Spring was a formative season for me as an IMPACT instructor. I taught 2 college-bound courses—one 10.5-hour to senior girls and one 12-hour to freshmen-junior girls. At the end of each of these classes, the students were transformed and I was renewed in my commitment... by Shay Orent | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Teenage boys are not always the most eager audience for a self-defense class. Too often, gender expectations get in the way of learning. An important aspect of self-defense is refusing to let yourself be provoked—if an acquaintance or a stranger starts poking at your... by Shay Orent | Apr 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Content Warning: This post contains descriptions of predatory behavior I’ve heard the question, “Why didn’t she report it?” so many times I’ve run out of walls to bang my head on. It’s a question no one would be asking if we all took a genuine hard look at ourselves... by Shay Orent | Apr 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
IMPACT Boston is thrilled to announce that we are headed into the exciting world of adaptive sports. We were recently one of 11 programs in the country to be awarded a grant from Raliance, a national organization dedicated to preventing sexual violence. IMPACT will... by Shay Orent | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog Post
Meet Jeanine, a Peer IMPACT Peer Leader Trainer who has been involved with IMPACT for 3 years. Jeanine co-leads Peer IMPACT—our leadership program that brings together middle school students with and without disabilities to challenge bullying and make their school... by Shay Orent | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog Post
“Bystander” is a powerful concept. Few things are more comforting in the face of danger than the presence of someone who is willing to intervene on your behalf. Few things are more terrifying than the absence of help. But witnesses to violence are also notoriously... by Shay Orent | Nov 21, 2017 | Blog Post
It’s November 2017, and women and other survivors of sexual assault are not having it anymore. A year ago this month, a man who was caught on tape bragging about grabbing genitalia that does not belong to him was elected president. Woody Allen received high praise... by admin | May 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sydney Viloria 9th Grade Academy Guidance Counselor East Boston High School The IMPACT:Ability program at East Boston High School was a great success! The female students who participated in the program started off timid and vulnerable, but finished confident and...