This organization has done some of the most effective grassroots organizing I’ve seen during my time in the State House”
- Senator Eric Lesser
WHO WE ARE
We are students, young alumni, allies, and survivors of sexual violence. We are tired of seeing statistics come to life in the stories of those we love. The status quo of sexual violence is not acceptable to us. Now, we are calling on our peers, our administrators, and our elected representatives to be impatient for change and join us in demanding justice now. For those of us who say #NoMore and #TimesUp we have to actually be willing to show up for change. And that means doing the hard work of movement building, of holding those in power accountable, and of remaining committed through obstacles.
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STUDENTS & RESEARCHERS |
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Taking a stand against sexual violence is the most important thing I’ve done as a student. It’s our future.” - Cam Do, Student Trustee, Bunker Hill Community College
OUR HISTORY AT A GLANCE
January 2015
First Every Voice bill filed in Massachusetts statehouse.
December 2016
The Every Voice Coalition officially founded by students and survivors in Massachusetts.
January 2017 & 2019
Every Voice Massachusetts bill refiled in MA state house
September 2019
The Every Voice Coalition expanded into Connecticut, New Hampshire, Illinois, Hawai'i and refiled and filed a total of 6 bills in January 2020.
June 2020
First Next Generation Leaders Fellowship launched to train and empower the next generation of student leaders with students participating in Illinois, Maine, New Mexico, Nevada, and Virginia gearing up to file their student-written bills in their states.
July 2020
Every Voice New Hampshire Bill signed into law by Governor Sununu.
January 2021
Official National Launch with student movements in 10 states and 6 active bills across the country in the 2021 legislative session. The Every Voice Massachusetts Bill was signed into law by Governor Baker on January 12th, 2021!
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January 2015
First Every Voice bill filed in Massachusetts statehouse.
December 2016
The Every Voice Coalition officially founded by students and survivors in Massachusetts.
January 2017 & 2019
Every Voice Massachusetts bill refiled in MA state house
September 2019
The Every Voice Coalition expanded into Connecticut, New Hampshire, Illinois, Hawai'i and refiled and filed a total of 6 bills in January 2020.
June 2020
First Next Generation Leaders Fellowship launched to train and empower the next generation of student leaders with students participating in Illinois, Maine, New Mexico, Nevada, and Virginia gearing up to file their student-written bills in their states.
July 2020
Every Voice New Hampshire Bill signed into law by Governor Sununu.
January 2021
Official National Launch with student movements in 10 states and 6 active bills across the country in the 2021 legislative session. The Every Voice Massachusetts Bill was signed into law by Governor Baker on January 12th, 2021!
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Every Voice created a state-wide movement, using a model that is poised to have national impact.”
- Stephanie Palumbo, Senior Impact Producer, Peace is Loud
WHAT WE DO
Our campaign for change started in Massachusetts. From Boston University to UMass Dartmouth, Harvard to Bridgewater State, Brandeis to North Shore Community College, survivors started speaking out about sexual violence, and allies started joining them to demand change. For the last six years, we have organized an all-volunteer campaign of students, survivors, allies, and community members to change how things are done in our state and now, across the country.
Now our movement has expanded, with student activists at UH Manoa in Hawai’i to Bates College in Maine to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to University of New Mexico in New Mexico. Today, as states across the country look to take action against sexual violence, the Every Voice bills have become a national model. Now, we are working with students across the country to fight for justice for all survivors, regardless of where they happen to go to school.
Now our movement has expanded, with student activists at UH Manoa in Hawai’i to Bates College in Maine to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to University of New Mexico in New Mexico. Today, as states across the country look to take action against sexual violence, the Every Voice bills have become a national model. Now, we are working with students across the country to fight for justice for all survivors, regardless of where they happen to go to school.
Every Voice State Director speaks at Boston city press conference
Every Voice members wait in line to testify on behalf of Every Voice MA's bill
Students rally at the New Hampshire statehouse in support of the Every Voice NH bill.
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Every Voice hosts the first ever student organized state summit on campus sexual violence.
Mount Holyoke participates in Every Voice Red Zone letter writing campaign
Ali Hagani, Every Voice Connecticut State Director, testifies for the Every Voice CT bill at the Connecticut State House.
First cohort of the Next Generation Leaders Fellowship with Kenyora Parham, Executive Director of End Rape On Campus.
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