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Have you ever wondered why most safety advice is sexist? Meg is here to talk about it! She will be in the store talking with Laura Bennet about how we can reduce gender-based violence. About the Book:
Questionable advice to avoid violence, like “don’t go shopping alone,” comes mostly from the police or other men in authority. But gender-based violence is often enacted in the most intimate spheres of our lives, not when we’re out grocery shopping.
To stop this violence, we need strategies that are just as intimate. In The Cost of Fear, nationally recognized violence prevention expert Meg Stone helps readers separate fact from fiction. It’s full of practical, research-based strategies that readers can use to keep themselves and their communities safer. Increased safety comes from developing the skills to resist coercive control, especially from people we know or people in authority, not from complying with rigid rules or avoiding homeless people on the street.
This deeply researched book draws timely connections between personal safety and political change—from Latina organizers in California working to stop sexual violence against night shift janitorial workers to teenage girls who call out double standards. Work to change laws and change people’s minds is essential, but without practical strategies, the change is incomplete. The Cost of Fear will show us how we can make safety choices that expand our worlds and contribute to the fight for social justice.
About the Author:
Meg Stone is the Executive Director of IMPACT Boston, an abuse prevention and empowerment self-defense organization. Her writing has been published in Huffington Post, Newsweek, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Dame, and Ms. She has received numerous awards for her work over the past 30 years. Meg lives in Cambridge, MA, with her partner Mal and a shockingly large collection of musical theatre cast albums.
Laura Bennett has over 25 years of experience across the nonprofit sector with expertise in operations, strategic planning, and capacity building. She led a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health to address abuse prevention for youth with disabilities, demonstrating her ability to manage complex partnerships and drive systemic change. Laura’s work has also encompassed enhancing resources for survivors of violence and leading initiatives to strengthen organizational operations. Known for her strategic approach and practical solutions, she supports mission-driven organizations in achieving sustainable impact and long-term growth.
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