Take Action Tuesday

Last week was rough. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, a research psychologist at Palo Alto University in California, bravely gave testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee recounting assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his high school friend Mark Judge. Here are some actions you can take to support Dr. Ford and all survivors of sexual assault.

  • Send Dr. Ford a Thank You note. Letters can be mailed to

    • Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
      c/o Rep Anne Enshoo
      698 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301

    • Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
      ℅ Palo Alto University
      1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

  • As you send your thanks and stories, follow us on Twitter @standwithdrford and Instagram @westandwithdrford, tag us #IStandWithDrFord, or send an email westandwithdrford@gmail.com.

  • Download “We Stand with Dr. Ford” or “I Stand with Dr. Ford” to make stickers, posters, buttons or customize social media profile pic. Bonus the $1 fee will be donated to RAINN.

  • Consider ways to support and protect other’s whose lives and careers have been threatened by sexual harassment and assault.

We Believe You! If you need help or need someone to talk to you, call 800-656-HOPE or go to the RAINN website.

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