Last month, news broke that actor and singer Jussie Smollett had been attacked in a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago. Shortly after, Chicago police arrested Smollett and charged him with filing a false police report, alleging that Smollett had faked the attack as a way to get attention for his upcoming album release and salary negotiations. Smollett has maintained his innocence. This case has ignited a firestorm of controversy, particularly on the topic of whether

In January, the documentary Surviving R. Kelly aired on Lifetime. It presented a searing look at how the singer and songwriter has allegedly sexually abused dozens of teenage girls over the course of his career. In its final episode, the docuseries examined how Kelly is alleged to be holding several women captive through a combination of emotional and physical abuse. Surviving R. Kelly exposes an uncomfortable truth about American society. Although celebrities are often ab

​​There are many reasons why a victim of sexual assault may not report the crime to law enforcement, or ever even discuss it with family, friends or other loved ones. Embarrassment. Fear of reprisal. Believing the myth that rape victims are somehow responsible for the assault. Fear of the response from family or friends. Not wanting to get the assailant in trouble with the law. Fearing that the police would not do anything to help. Trying to convince themselves that this