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Milestone1 of 5
Milestone 1
Created: 11/17/11
Last Updated: 10/22/12
Goals
Provide three orientations per year
Do outreach into underrepresented areas, esp. Asia and Africa
Provide high-quality ongoing webinars
Improve inter-site communication and systems of mutual support
In 2011 the CDC found that “non-contact unwanted sexual experiences,” including street harassment, are the most prevalent form of sexual violence for both men and women in the United States. Street harassment has been historically ignored by traditional media outlets – and has now risen to epidemic proportions, with epidemic impact. The long-term impact of street harassment includes depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as a reduced sense of safety within the victim’s community that can limit earnings, decrease mobility, and interrupt their ability to fully engage with civic life. In 2012 Hollaback released a study with Cornell University called “The experience of being targets of street harassment in New York City.” Among the researchers’ findings were two important conclusions: first, there was a perceived need for broad-based system-wide level of accountability from government, and second, everyday bystanders who intervened where more likely to make the harassment stop and bystander actions reduced trauma for the victim. Bystander intervention included behaviors a simple as a “knowing look” or “an empathetic statement that showed support.” Street harassment is a gateway crime and creates a culture where sexual violence – including assault and rape – are normalized. Using social media, mobile technology, and citizen journalism, we are now able to reveal the extent of this epidemic.
At the core of our model lies the belief that movements start with people telling their stories – and they succeed with people taking action. Before the Internet age, there was only one mic, one podium, one speaker. But now, thanks to the proliferation of blogging and social media, it is no longer the loudest, wealthiest and most powerful who rule the airwaves: anyone with access to their local library’s internet portal can have a voice. At Hollaback!, we leverage technology to bring voice to an issue that historically has been silenced, and to build leadership within this movement to break the silence.
We work with women, girls, and LGBTQ individuals to document in words and pictures, and to literally indicate on a map, where they experienced harassment in public spaces. Doing this provides a forum for individuals to share their experiences and brings attention to this long-ignored issue.
Inspire international leadership: Much of Hollaback!’s power lies in its scalability. To scale effectively, we train young women and LGBTQ leaders throughout the world to use their skills to build a grassroots movement focused on ending street harassment. We train in the application of technology as we also work to ensure that their actions are strategic and high-impact.
Shift public opinion: Our broad-based campaign is designed to reach the public at large by inspiring individuals to take action. We provide educational workshops to schools, universities, and community groups, and engage citizens through traditional and social media.
Engage elected officials: We will present collected and mapped data to elected officials and policymakers in areas experiencing high incidences of street harassment and will engage legislators to work with our trained leaders to address street harassment in their communities.
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Milestone2 of 5
Milestone 2
Created: 11/17/11
Last Updated: 10/22/12
Goals
Reconfigure iPhone and Droid apps to collect bystander stories
Partner with Green Dot to develop street-harassment-specific bystander curriculum
Secure location for launch event + "I've Got Your Back" music video
Train site leaders on how to impliment campaign
In 2011 the CDC found that “non-contact unwanted sexual experiences,” including street harassment, are the most prevalent form of sexual violence for both men and women in the United States. Street harassment has been historically ignored by traditional media outlets – and has now risen to epidemic proportions, with epidemic impact. The long-term impact of street harassment includes depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as a reduced sense of safety within the victim’s community that can limit earnings, decrease mobility, and interrupt their ability to fully engage with civic life. In 2012 Hollaback released a study with Cornell University called “The experience of being targets of street harassment in New York City.” Among the researchers’ findings were two important conclusions: first, there was a perceived need for broad-based system-wide level of accountability from government, and second, everyday bystanders who intervened where more likely to make the harassment stop and bystander actions reduced trauma for the victim. Bystander intervention included behaviors a simple as a “knowing look” or “an empathetic statement that showed support.” Street harassment is a gateway crime and creates a culture where sexual violence – including assault and rape – are normalized. Using social media, mobile technology, and citizen journalism, we are now able to reveal the extent of this epidemic.
At the core of our model lies the belief that movements start with people telling their stories – and they succeed with people taking action. Before the Internet age, there was only one mic, one podium, one speaker. But now, thanks to the proliferation of blogging and social media, it is no longer the loudest, wealthiest and most powerful who rule the airwaves: anyone with access to their local library’s internet portal can have a voice. At Hollaback!, we leverage technology to bring voice to an issue that historically has been silenced, and to build leadership within this movement to break the silence.
We work with women, girls, and LGBTQ individuals to document in words and pictures, and to literally indicate on a map, where they experienced harassment in public spaces. Doing this provides a forum for individuals to share their experiences and brings attention to this long-ignored issue.
Inspire international leadership: Much of Hollaback!’s power lies in its scalability. To scale effectively, we train young women and LGBTQ leaders throughout the world to use their skills to build a grassroots movement focused on ending street harassment. We train in the application of technology as we also work to ensure that their actions are strategic and high-impact.
Shift public opinion: Our broad-based campaign is designed to reach the public at large by inspiring individuals to take action. We provide educational workshops to schools, universities, and community groups, and engage citizens through traditional and social media.
Engage elected officials: We will present collected and mapped data to elected officials and policymakers in areas experiencing high incidences of street harassment and will engage legislators to work with our trained leaders to address street harassment in their communities.
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Milestone3 of 5
Milestone 3
Created: 11/17/11
Last Updated: 10/22/12
Goals
Develop resource guide for colleges
Reach out to colleges to pitch concept
Pilot iniative with one college in Spring 2012
Expand initiative to 3 additional colleges in Fall 2012
In 2011 the CDC found that “non-contact unwanted sexual experiences,” including street harassment, are the most prevalent form of sexual violence for both men and women in the United States. Street harassment has been historically ignored by traditional media outlets – and has now risen to epidemic proportions, with epidemic impact. The long-term impact of street harassment includes depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as a reduced sense of safety within the victim’s community that can limit earnings, decrease mobility, and interrupt their ability to fully engage with civic life. In 2012 Hollaback released a study with Cornell University called “The experience of being targets of street harassment in New York City.” Among the researchers’ findings were two important conclusions: first, there was a perceived need for broad-based system-wide level of accountability from government, and second, everyday bystanders who intervened where more likely to make the harassment stop and bystander actions reduced trauma for the victim. Bystander intervention included behaviors a simple as a “knowing look” or “an empathetic statement that showed support.” Street harassment is a gateway crime and creates a culture where sexual violence – including assault and rape – are normalized. Using social media, mobile technology, and citizen journalism, we are now able to reveal the extent of this epidemic.
At the core of our model lies the belief that movements start with people telling their stories – and they succeed with people taking action. Before the Internet age, there was only one mic, one podium, one speaker. But now, thanks to the proliferation of blogging and social media, it is no longer the loudest, wealthiest and most powerful who rule the airwaves: anyone with access to their local library’s internet portal can have a voice. At Hollaback!, we leverage technology to bring voice to an issue that historically has been silenced, and to build leadership within this movement to break the silence.
We work with women, girls, and LGBTQ individuals to document in words and pictures, and to literally indicate on a map, where they experienced harassment in public spaces. Doing this provides a forum for individuals to share their experiences and brings attention to this long-ignored issue.
Inspire international leadership: Much of Hollaback!’s power lies in its scalability. To scale effectively, we train young women and LGBTQ leaders throughout the world to use their skills to build a grassroots movement focused on ending street harassment. We train in the application of technology as we also work to ensure that their actions are strategic and high-impact.
Shift public opinion: Our broad-based campaign is designed to reach the public at large by inspiring individuals to take action. We provide educational workshops to schools, universities, and community groups, and engage citizens through traditional and social media.
Engage elected officials: We will present collected and mapped data to elected officials and policymakers in areas experiencing high incidences of street harassment and will engage legislators to work with our trained leaders to address street harassment in their communities.
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Milestone4 of 5
Milestone 4
Created: 11/17/11
Last Updated: 10/22/12
Goals
Set up partnership meeting with 311, define scope of project
Identify a developer to complete apps
Identify a corporate marketing partner to fund the messaging
Develop and impliment a comprehensive press plan
Launch apps
In 2011 the CDC found that “non-contact unwanted sexual experiences,” including street harassment, are the most prevalent form of sexual violence for both men and women in the United States. Street harassment has been historically ignored by traditional media outlets – and has now risen to epidemic proportions, with epidemic impact. The long-term impact of street harassment includes depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as a reduced sense of safety within the victim’s community that can limit earnings, decrease mobility, and interrupt their ability to fully engage with civic life. In 2012 Hollaback released a study with Cornell University called “The experience of being targets of street harassment in New York City.” Among the researchers’ findings were two important conclusions: first, there was a perceived need for broad-based system-wide level of accountability from government, and second, everyday bystanders who intervened where more likely to make the harassment stop and bystander actions reduced trauma for the victim. Bystander intervention included behaviors a simple as a “knowing look” or “an empathetic statement that showed support.” Street harassment is a gateway crime and creates a culture where sexual violence – including assault and rape – are normalized. Using social media, mobile technology, and citizen journalism, we are now able to reveal the extent of this epidemic.
At the core of our model lies the belief that movements start with people telling their stories – and they succeed with people taking action. Before the Internet age, there was only one mic, one podium, one speaker. But now, thanks to the proliferation of blogging and social media, it is no longer the loudest, wealthiest and most powerful who rule the airwaves: anyone with access to their local library’s internet portal can have a voice. At Hollaback!, we leverage technology to bring voice to an issue that historically has been silenced, and to build leadership within this movement to break the silence.
We work with women, girls, and LGBTQ individuals to document in words and pictures, and to literally indicate on a map, where they experienced harassment in public spaces. Doing this provides a forum for individuals to share their experiences and brings attention to this long-ignored issue.
Inspire international leadership: Much of Hollaback!’s power lies in its scalability. To scale effectively, we train young women and LGBTQ leaders throughout the world to use their skills to build a grassroots movement focused on ending street harassment. We train in the application of technology as we also work to ensure that their actions are strategic and high-impact.
Shift public opinion: Our broad-based campaign is designed to reach the public at large by inspiring individuals to take action. We provide educational workshops to schools, universities, and community groups, and engage citizens through traditional and social media.
Engage elected officials: We will present collected and mapped data to elected officials and policymakers in areas experiencing high incidences of street harassment and will engage legislators to work with our trained leaders to address street harassment in their communities.
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Milestone5 of 5
Milestone 5
Created: 11/17/11
Last Updated: 10/22/12
Goals
Develop concept paper
Identify 10 individual for initial pilot launch
Establish Party Pack
Hold 50 parties by the end of 2012, raising 5,000
In 2011 the CDC found that “non-contact unwanted sexual experiences,” including street harassment, are the most prevalent form of sexual violence for both men and women in the United States. Street harassment has been historically ignored by traditional media outlets – and has now risen to epidemic proportions, with epidemic impact. The long-term impact of street harassment includes depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as a reduced sense of safety within the victim’s community that can limit earnings, decrease mobility, and interrupt their ability to fully engage with civic life. In 2012 Hollaback released a study with Cornell University called “The experience of being targets of street harassment in New York City.” Among the researchers’ findings were two important conclusions: first, there was a perceived need for broad-based system-wide level of accountability from government, and second, everyday bystanders who intervened where more likely to make the harassment stop and bystander actions reduced trauma for the victim. Bystander intervention included behaviors a simple as a “knowing look” or “an empathetic statement that showed support.” Street harassment is a gateway crime and creates a culture where sexual violence – including assault and rape – are normalized. Using social media, mobile technology, and citizen journalism, we are now able to reveal the extent of this epidemic.
At the core of our model lies the belief that movements start with people telling their stories – and they succeed with people taking action. Before the Internet age, there was only one mic, one podium, one speaker. But now, thanks to the proliferation of blogging and social media, it is no longer the loudest, wealthiest and most powerful who rule the airwaves: anyone with access to their local library’s internet portal can have a voice. At Hollaback!, we leverage technology to bring voice to an issue that historically has been silenced, and to build leadership within this movement to break the silence.
We work with women, girls, and LGBTQ individuals to document in words and pictures, and to literally indicate on a map, where they experienced harassment in public spaces. Doing this provides a forum for individuals to share their experiences and brings attention to this long-ignored issue.
Inspire international leadership: Much of Hollaback!’s power lies in its scalability. To scale effectively, we train young women and LGBTQ leaders throughout the world to use their skills to build a grassroots movement focused on ending street harassment. We train in the application of technology as we also work to ensure that their actions are strategic and high-impact.
Shift public opinion: Our broad-based campaign is designed to reach the public at large by inspiring individuals to take action. We provide educational workshops to schools, universities, and community groups, and engage citizens through traditional and social media.
Engage elected officials: We will present collected and mapped data to elected officials and policymakers in areas experiencing high incidences of street harassment and will engage legislators to work with our trained leaders to address street harassment in their communities.
