Author: Ericka Francois
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Male Rape Survivor Speaks Out Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
Patrick Dati, rape survivor of notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy, reflects on his abusive life in his book: “I Am Me: Survivor of Child Abuse and Bullying Speaks Out.” As a survivor of Gacy, Dati’s story immediately hit news outlets, and his experiences of domestic abuse, whether familial or marital, shed light on sexual…
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Vaping: the Local, Statewide, and National Impacts
Updated as of Thursday, Oct. 10: On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that illnesses linked to vaping has grown by more than 200 cases in a week, now totaling 1299. Officials say that 27 people in total have died from vaping-related illnesses. On Tuesday, Gov. Cuomo confirmed the death of a…