HOUSTON — Judge Rosemarie Aquilina is joined by Emilee Whitehurst, President & CEO of the Houston Area Women's Center. The pair stopped by Great Day Houston to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month and how the Houston Area Women's Center is turning survivors into thrivers.
Last year over 150 young gymnasts stood united against their perpetrator, Doctor Larry Nassar.
After days of testimony, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina made headlines for her direct statements to the man who had gotten away with his crimes for decades. Since then Judge Aquilina has made it her mission to give voices to survivors and has become a pillar of strength for the "#MeToo Movement” It’s no wonder that she was named one of Glamour Magazine's women of the year 2018.
The Houston Area Women's Center lets survivors know they are not alone.
The center provides shelter, counseling, children's court services, violence prevention and education to survivors of domestic & sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help, the Houston Area Women’s Center has a free and confidential 24/7 hotline - 713-528-RAPE. Their website is HAWC.org.