It Doesn't Have to be #MeToo

Progress of Education and Prevention in The Theatre

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In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Yvette Heyliger of the League of Professional Theatre Women and HowlRound Theatre Commons facilitated a Twitter chat to discuss about preventing sexual harassment, misconduct, and assault in the creative workspace. Follow this link to see the archive!

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