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Joyce McCauley Benner recently presented “Victory Over Violence” at the University of Northern Iowa. As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, I know you’ll appreciate reading compelling insights from someone with Joyce’s expertise as an advocate against sex trafficking and as a survivor of sexual assault. She shares her story with courage so […]

Originally published April 18, 2012 Susan B. Anthony said, “Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself.” Sexual assault survivor and FFL speaker Joyce McCauley-Benner adds to Anthony’s sentiment, “Because in doing so, they will realize the power that lies within them to overcome, to heal, to

Originally published June 14, 2012 Carolyn asks, “How do we persuade a person that it is better to have the baby conceived through rape/incest? I know so many people that are against abortion, except for rape/incest cases. Especially since some rapists have gotten parental rights to the child if born?” Serrin asked FFL speaker Joyce

Feminists for Life has never pretended to have expertise in the delivery of health care services. We do not. But we have heard the voices of women who mourn from their abortion. We listen to the victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. We hear the needs of women who are pregnant and need help.