NOWSA

Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq. is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the National Organization for Women’s Safety Awareness, Inc. (NOWSA).

MISSION STATEMENT

Since 2007, the National Organization for Women’s Safety Awareness, Inc. (“NOWSA”) has been raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault and other forms of violence, and harassment against women and teens in our society. The NOWSA focuses on prevention, risk reduction and avoidance through its educational programs, initiatives and events.

The NOWSA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, reaches out to individuals, civic and corporate partners, schools, colleges, universities, public safety departments, government agencies and other organizations to encourage social change and advance the message that sexual misconduct and violence against women and teens must not be tolerated. The NOWSA asks them to become “Voices for a Cause®”.

The NOWSA also gives victims of sexual assault, violence, and harassment a forum where they can “Be a Voice” and share their personal stories of tragedy and triumph in an effort to help build confidence and self-esteem in themselves and others while advancing change in inappropriate and unacceptable attitudes and behaviors.

Here’s an example why “Voices” matter:

“I have decided to share my story to regain a sense of control over myself and the reality of the incident that occurred. I want everyone to know that they should not be embarrassed to say they have been a victim of a sexual assault because sharing their story can help others. I also tell my story with the hope of inspiring other women to seek help and let them know that they are not alone.

The act of sharing and telling is an act of empowerment, a way to reassert control over my life. My name is Randi. “I was a victim and now I am a Voice”.

Women and Teens have the inalienable right to live violence and harassment free lives. Individuals and communities everywhere must take responsibility and take action to help maintain this fundamental freedom.