As the courts start to process the young men arrested for the gang rape of a student at Richmond High School, the nation tries to absorb the facts of this horrific crime. It is alleged that ten males raped the victim while about 20 other males watched the crime while laughing and taking pictures and videos.
Donations
Donations for the young woman who was attacked may be sent to: Richmond High Jane Doe Account, #041-30-1188, Mechanics Bank, 3170 Hill Top Mall Road, Richmond, CA 94806.
As this young woman attempts to heal and go on with her life she will face many struggles. She has experienced something that few of us can imagine. She will likely deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.
She will also have to decide how to continue her education and what to do with her future. She has to grapple with many difficult issues.
Thus the donation fund is a way to help her as she tries to regain normalcy and her health. If possible, please donate. Her young life has been traumatized. She is probably devastated that so many people were at the scene of the crime and did not help her. Donating to this fund is a way to show her that people do care, that she is not alone in this traumatic situation.
Causes of Violence
Jay Leonhardy, head of Richmond's Youth Works, told SF Gate "This attack was about street culture, and the need to change that mind set. It's not something you change overnight, and it is not unique to Richmond... It's everywhere."
"No" Means No
The SF Gate reports that the young woman said "no" when the males asked her for sex. What happened next is classic rape. No means no and any young man who does not understand that must seek guidance.
The Young Woman
The young woman involved in this attack is described by a teacher at Richmond High as "an emotional, deeply caring girl, the type who would care so much if this happened to another girl" according to SF Gate. Her parents have asked the Richmond community to "channel your anger into positive action."
Life Goes On: Gabrielle Union Speaks of Being Raped
Donations
Donations for the young woman who was attacked may be sent to: Richmond High Jane Doe Account, #041-30-1188, Mechanics Bank, 3170 Hill Top Mall Road, Richmond, CA 94806.
As this young woman attempts to heal and go on with her life she will face many struggles. She has experienced something that few of us can imagine. She will likely deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.
She will also have to decide how to continue her education and what to do with her future. She has to grapple with many difficult issues.
Thus the donation fund is a way to help her as she tries to regain normalcy and her health. If possible, please donate. Her young life has been traumatized. She is probably devastated that so many people were at the scene of the crime and did not help her. Donating to this fund is a way to show her that people do care, that she is not alone in this traumatic situation.
Causes of Violence
Jay Leonhardy, head of Richmond's Youth Works, told SF Gate "This attack was about street culture, and the need to change that mind set. It's not something you change overnight, and it is not unique to Richmond... It's everywhere."
"No" Means No
The SF Gate reports that the young woman said "no" when the males asked her for sex. What happened next is classic rape. No means no and any young man who does not understand that must seek guidance.
The Young Woman
The young woman involved in this attack is described by a teacher at Richmond High as "an emotional, deeply caring girl, the type who would care so much if this happened to another girl" according to SF Gate. Her parents have asked the Richmond community to "channel your anger into positive action."
Life Goes On: Gabrielle Union Speaks of Being Raped
Comments
My heart and thoughts go to this young woman. She will have a hard road ahead as she heals. I'm a rape survivor myself so I know how hard it'll be, but there is a future and you can be happy. The wounds I carry, from more than this, are scars but I don't live in fear anymore.
This is good reporting. It is hard to read about such terrible tragedies. No always means no.
good reporting, such a sick world sometimes
Anyone who doesn't believe in the demons motivating humans should reconsider this.
I can't imagine watching this and not calling 911
I hope people will donate and help bring some healing and good, in spite of the terrible crime and lessen the chances of such things happening.
Terrific article about such a tragic, horrific crime.
wow, well written article. Very good that you included how to help this poor kid
Fantastic article Julia, I hate reading about such terrible tragedies, but it should give us all pause to consider the messages we are giving our youth! How did these young men acquire the belief that this was okay! Where are their morals, and please don't tell me it's cause there is no prayer in schools. It has to go much deeper to how families are socializing their children and teaching them the right way to honor women. I have three sons, and none of them are particularly religious, but they are the most respectful, loving, kind men to women in their lives...because they saw their father treat women that way all their life. This goes to the men and the fathers who have failed to father their sons!
Each person has to take the necessary steps on a daily basis to try to be safe. It is not possible to stop every bad action unfortunately. Things will happen, they always will happen. Hopefully this young girl will heal and grow and remember that it wasn't her fault.
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