Well, I'm off to compete for the title of Miss California's Outstanding Teen tomorrow! :) In preparing for the competition, I haven't had much time to myself, or time to update my blog (obviously). However, after this week of competition, I should be right back on track with posts! I will also have my Saving Stephanie facebook page full of updates on events, information, etc., when I get back. I am excited for the week of competition ahead of me, and my possible year-long reign if I am crowned, which will allow me to promote my organization so much more than I already have. After I return home, more Saving Stephanie events will be held, and I will continue to work towards increasing my community's awareness of sexual assault.

Stockton Record Editorial

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20110307%2FA_OPINION01%2F103070303&cid=sitesearchhanie

She is Somebody

Sexual Assault Awareness

Stockton Record Article

To view this article, click on the link below!

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20110225%2FA_NEWS%2F102250343

To read other newspaper articles, like the ones from Ripon, Manteca, and other cities, look for them on my Saving Stephanie facebook page! (:

Teen finds voice, healing in reaching out after sexual assault | Recordnet.com

Teen finds voice, healing in reaching out after sexual assault Recordnet.com

Tracy Press - News, events, classifieds and businesses in Tracy, Calif.

Tracy Press - News, events, classifieds and businesses in Tracy, Calif.

Teal Ribbon Project with Local Law Enforcement

The Teal Ribbon Project has been such a success so far. It was an incredible honor to meet the dedicated officers at the Ripon and Manteca Police Departments.  Thank you to everyone for your continuous support, with a special thanks to Dawson Phan for taking our pictures! :)  I also look forward to working with the Tracy Police Department on Monday!

Manteca Police Department:



Ripon Police Department:

Teen sexual assault survivor works with San Joaquin County law enforcement | News10.net | Sacramento, California | News

Teen sexual assault survivor works with San Joaquin County law enforcement News10.net Sacramento, California News

To watch the news interview video, click on this link! (:

http://www.news10.net/video/default.aspx?bctid=791603436001#/Teen+sexual+assault+survivor+works+with+San+Joaquin+County+l/791603436001

My Hope

Sexual assault is a very sensitive subject for almost everyone.  This problem leads to silence, shame, misconceptions, and sometimes even apathy.

My hope for this blog is to bring light to many of the resources that are out there for survivors and to provide factual information for everyone.