Sexual Violence Prevention with Sarah Prout Rennie

Sexual Violence Prevention with Sarah Prout Rennie - 5:07

Sexual violence is defined as a sexual act committed against someone without that person's freely given consent.

Posted Nov 21, 2016

MCEDSV is dedicated to the empowerment of all the?state's survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Our mission is to develop and promote efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in Michigan. Visit MCEDSV on the web.

Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team

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Combating Water Quality Issues - 5:23

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