May 19, 2020It’s On Us and End Rape On Campus Virtual Town Hall on Title IX Rule Changes | Questions & AnswersMay 19, 2020 2:00PM ET Title IX is a federal civil rights law that was enacted in 1972 and states that discrimination on the basis of sex is illegal in the United States of America. This law has since been amended and expanded to include crimes in the Clery Act…Itsonus6 min readItsonus6 min read
Sep 9, 2019The first-ever It’s On Us National Student Leadership Summit to Combat Sexual AssaultNestled in Athens, Ohio lies the small college town home to the Ohio University Bobcats. While I got to briefly sightsee and tour during my weekend stay here, there was a higher purpose that brought this University of Utah undergraduate city-boy, to the famed college town. …Sexual Assault5 min readSexual Assault5 min read
Sep 28, 2018An Open Letter to All of the Boys Who Laughed At MeTo All of the Boys Who Laughed at Me: I remember. I remember the raucous laughter as you pressed play on the “funny” video you made. A video mocking me and the other women who were supposed to be your teammates. …Politics2 min readPolitics2 min read
Sep 25, 2018Self-CareDear Friend, The work we do around sexual assault prevention and awareness can be heavy and even bring up past experiences. We are reading material, hearing stories, and creating programming for a topic that can weigh heavily on the heart and on the mind as student leaders. This is why…Self Care5 min readSelf Care5 min read
Apr 5, 2017Join Us for the It’s On Us Spring Week of Action!By Lisa Napper, It’s On Us Student Advisory Committee Member, Howard University: Lisa Napper is a rising senior, psychology and political science double major at Howard University, from Denver, Colorado. Lisa hosted a Take Back the Night event at Howard where she facilitated conversation surrounding a documentary she co-produced on…Sexual Assault2 min readSexual Assault2 min read
Jan 24, 2017A Conversation with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Creator and Executive Producer of MTV’s “Sweet/Vicious”By Christina Franzino, It’s On Us Fellow — This story is an interview with MTV’s Sweet/Vicious Creator and Executive Producer, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. Sweet/Vicious is an offbeat superhero story about two girls, who never felt like they belonged, finding a home in each other…and trying to kick a lot of ass. Ophelia (Taylor Dearden) and Jules (Eliza Bennett)…Sexual Assault4 min readSexual Assault4 min read
Nov 15, 2016RELEASE: It’s On Us Campaign Launches New PSA ‘We Can’ and Official Partner School InitiativeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2016 Kicking off today, It’s On Us will world premiere its new PSA titled “We Can,” highlighting ways that we can intervene and be active bystanders. The PSA features real life heroes who have stepped in to stop sexual assaults. In tandem, MTV will roll-out…Sexual Assault5 min readSexual Assault5 min read
Nov 15, 2016Announcing our New It’s On Us Campus Innovation Partner Schools!Today, It’s On Us is excited to announce our new 28 official partner schools. Each partner institution has made a public commitment to prioritize sexual assault prevention and creating a safer and more supportive environment for survivors. We’re honored to work with them over the next two years! The Campus…Sexual Assault2 min readSexual Assault2 min read
Oct 21, 2016It’s On Us Partners with Lyft: Free Safe Rides Home!This blog is a guest post from It’s On Us Director, Rebecca Kaplan. It’s On Us is excited to partner with Lyft to provide free safe rides to thousands of individuals across the country this October! When coming home from a party or a late night from the library, Lyft…Lyft2 min readLyft2 min read
Oct 5, 2016It’s On Us and Funny or Die team up to show us that we can all do something!As a member of the It’s On Us Student Advisory Committee, I was lucky enough to have a chance to take part in the Funny or Die It’s On Us PSA with Vice President Biden and Adam Devine. Walking on set of the Funny or Die production I had no…Sexual Assault3 min readSexual Assault3 min read
