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 |
NONPROFITS & SUPPORTERS |
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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
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January 2015
Every Voice expands to 30 campuses across Massachusetts January 2017 Every Voice bill re-filed by lead sponsor Rep. Lori Ehrlich; Every Voice is officially established to empower students and survivors across Massachusetts to advocate for change December 2017 Every Voice expands to 30 campuses across Massachusetts April 2018 200 students attend Every Voice Rally Against Sexual Violence at the Boston State House July 2018 Every Voice legislation passes the Massachusetts House of Representative unanimously |
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February 2019
220 students attend first-ever statewide, student-led summit to combat sexual violence at Harvard Law School in Cambridge April 2019 Every Voice legislation endorsed by the Boston Globe February 2020 Every Voice petition passes 100,000 national signatures January 2020 Every Voice legislation filed in five states, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Illinois, and Hawaii February 2020 Every Voice bill passes unanimously in Hawaii State Senate March 2020 Every Voice bill passes unanimously in New Hampshire State Senate |
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 four years, we have organized an all-volunteer campaign of students, survivors, allies, and community members to change how things are done in our state. The response has been incredible. 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 EV legislation
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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
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