by Shay O | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Girl on a swing overlooking a beautiful landscape If you had asked me 6 months ago if an IMPACT class could be taught online I would have laughed out loud. I didn’t think there was a substitute for the feeling of strength and accomplishment that comes from physically... by Shay O | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are living in dystopic times, to say the least. To be in the present is to live mentally in the future, fearing the consequences of a pandemic whose potential for destruction is vast. For now, many of us are doing our best to heed the warnings from other countries... by Shay O | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
A consensual encounter where a young woman is kissing another young woman lovingly on the forehead Sexual coercion has been on my mind a lot lately. And one thing I’m realizing is we don’t talk about it enough. Which makes sense–it’s an uncomfortable topic, and... by Shay O | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
———— The following is an interview IMPACT Boston conducted with two organizers from the Every Voice Coalition, a movement bringing together students, advocates, and universities to end sexual violence on college campuses. The Coalition is... by Shay O | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Don’t talk to strangers.” “Don’t walk alone at night.” “Use your keys as a weapon.” If you live in a body that society views as vulnerable, you have probably been the recipient of many safety tips. Often these are well-meaning, but too often they are also...