One of the root causesof sexual violence isoppression. Someforms of oppressioninclude racism, sexism,ableism, heterosexism,cissexism.Upstander -seeswhat happens,intervenes,interrupts orspeaks up to stopthe abuse.The first AmericanRape Crisis centerswere formed in severalstates throughout thecountry in the early1970’s, largely bywomen and consistedprimarily of volunteersMyth: Most sexualassaults arecommitted bystrangers. It’s notrape if the peopleinvolved knew eachother.Sexual assault isone of the mostunder-reportedcrimes with 77% ofsexual assaults leftunreported to lawenforcementThe lifetimecost of rape pervictim is morethan $120,000(CDC 2017).Denim Day is the lastWednesday in April;wearing denimsymbolizes theprotest againsterroneous anddestructive attitudesabout sexual assaultFact: This“assumption of risk”wrongfully places theresponsibility of theoffender’s actionswith the victim.#MeToo was foundedby Tarana Burke in2006 to break thesilence around sexualviolence and upliftblack women and girlsand to help survivorsfind a pathway tohealing.One in two women,one in four men andone in two transgenderand gender non-conforming individualshave experiencedsome form of sexualviolence in theirlifetime.The Children'sAdvocacy centerprovides services suchas Forensic interviews,SANE exams, wellnessexams, Familyadvocacy, and themulti-disciplinary teamAmong victimsaged 18 to 29,two-thirds had aprior relationshipwith the offender.Teal is theColor used tosupport sexualviolencesurvivorsTu Casa,Inc.Hotline(719)589-2465Sexual violence startsearly. 1 in 3 femalerape victimsexperienced it for thefirst time between 11-17 years old and 1 in 8reported that itoccurred before age10.ACEsAdverseChildhoodExperiences An estimated 2in 5 femalevictims of rapehad a disabilityat the time of therapeFact: Being underthe influence ofalcohol or drugs isnot an invitation fornon-consensualsexual activity.SANEPeople whoexperiencetraumachronically feelunsafe insidetheir bodies.Myth #2: If a persongoes to someone’sroom, house, orgoes to a bar,he/she assumes therisk of sexualassault.Raisingawareness is partof getting involvedin the anti-sexualviolencemovement.Tu Casa, Inc.has a SANEprogram wheresurvivors canget forensicexamsSexual Assaultresponses include:calm, hysteria,withdrawal, anger,apathy, denial, andshock.Consent isgiven freely andwillingly andcan bewithdrawn atany time.One in four girls,one in six boyswill be sexuallyabused beforeage 18.Fear of theperpetrator, shame,social stigma, lack ofresources andsupport are somereasons victims donot report beingsexually assaulted.In America, aperson issexuallyassaulted every98 secondsBreathing techniquescan be a helpful wayto ground yourselfwhen you haveoverwhelmingfeelings or intenseanxiety. Myth: Victimsprovoke sexualassaults when theydress provocativelyor act in apromiscuous manner.  Tu Casa providesservices to survivorsof domestic violence,sexual assault,stalking, and humantraffickingSexual violence canhave numerouspsychological,emotional, social andphysical healtheffects on asurvivor’s well-being.Healthy sexualityshould includeconsent, intimacy,equality, respect,trust and safety.Women with adisability are atgreater risk ofexperiencing rapethan womenwithout a disability.Fact: Mostsexual assaultsand rapes arecommitted bysomeone thevictim knows.Fact: Victims ofsexual violenceexhibit aspectrum ofresponses tosexual assault.2001 Was the firstofficial year of SexualAssault AwarenessMonth honoringsexual assaultvictims, survivors andtheir families.(NSVRC)When a survivorreceives an empatheticresponse and feelsbelieved, respectedand valued they areless likely toexperience depression,anxiety, PTSDSexualassault isnever thevictims fault80-90% ofrapes arecommitted bysomeoneknown to thevictim.If you get aSANE examyou do NOThave to reportto lawenforcementBystander –sees or knowssomething ishappening butdoes nothing tointervene.Becoming “trauma-informed” meansrecognizing thatpeople often havemany different typesof trauma in theirlives.91% of childsexual abusesurvivorsknow theirperpetrator.Tu Casa, Inc.also includesthe Children'sAdvocacyCenter (CAC)Fact: Rape andsexual assault arecrimes of violenceand control that stemfrom a person’sdetermination toexercise power overanother.SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth isAprilNearly 70% ofall reportedsexual assaultshappen tochildren ages 17and underMyth: It’s notsexual assaultif it happensafter drinking ortaking drugs.People who havebeen traumatizedneed support andunderstanding fromthose around them.Myth: A personwho has beensexuallyassaulted willbe hystericalWe all haveboundaries – thelines that definewhere we stopbeing comfortableand start feelinguneasy.Healing fromsexual violenceis a process andcan lookdifferent foreveryone.People withdisabilities are atleast three timesmore likely to besexually assaultedthan the peoplewithout disabilities.(Vera Institute 2017)It takes a lot ofcourage forsurvivors todisclose sexualassault.Ensuring that thephysical andemotional safety ofan individual isaddressed is the firstimportant step toproviding Trauma-Informed Care.One of the root causesof sexual violence isoppression. Someforms of oppressioninclude racism, sexism,ableism, heterosexism,cissexism.Upstander -seeswhat happens,intervenes,interrupts orspeaks up to stopthe abuse.The first AmericanRape Crisis centerswere formed in severalstates throughout thecountry in the early1970’s, largely bywomen and consistedprimarily of volunteersMyth: Most sexualassaults arecommitted bystrangers. It’s notrape if the peopleinvolved knew eachother.Sexual assault isone of the mostunder-reportedcrimes with 77% ofsexual assaults leftunreported to lawenforcementThe lifetimecost of rape pervictim is morethan $120,000(CDC 2017).Denim Day is the lastWednesday in April;wearing denimsymbolizes theprotest againsterroneous anddestructive attitudesabout sexual assaultFact: This“assumption of risk”wrongfully places theresponsibility of theoffender’s actionswith the victim.#MeToo was foundedby Tarana Burke in2006 to break thesilence around sexualviolence and upliftblack women and girlsand to help survivorsfind a pathway tohealing.One in two women,one in four men andone in two transgenderand gender non-conforming individualshave experiencedsome form of sexualviolence in theirlifetime.The Children'sAdvocacy centerprovides services suchas Forensic interviews,SANE exams, wellnessexams, Familyadvocacy, and themulti-disciplinary teamAmong victimsaged 18 to 29,two-thirds had aprior relationshipwith the offender.Teal is theColor used tosupport sexualviolencesurvivorsTu Casa,Inc.Hotline(719)589-2465Sexual violence startsearly. 1 in 3 femalerape victimsexperienced it for thefirst time between 11-17 years old and 1 in 8reported that itoccurred before age10.ACEsAdverseChildhoodExperiences An estimated 2in 5 femalevictims of rapehad a disabilityat the time of therapeFact: Being underthe influence ofalcohol or drugs isnot an invitation fornon-consensualsexual activity.SANEPeople whoexperiencetraumachronically feelunsafe insidetheir bodies.Myth #2: If a persongoes to someone’sroom, house, orgoes to a bar,he/she assumes therisk of sexualassault.Raisingawareness is partof getting involvedin the anti-sexualviolencemovement.Tu Casa, Inc.has a SANEprogram wheresurvivors canget forensicexamsSexual Assaultresponses include:calm, hysteria,withdrawal, anger,apathy, denial, andshock.Consent isgiven freely andwillingly andcan bewithdrawn atany time.One in four girls,one in six boyswill be sexuallyabused beforeage 18.Fear of theperpetrator, shame,social stigma, lack ofresources andsupport are somereasons victims donot report beingsexually assaulted.In America, aperson issexuallyassaulted every98 secondsBreathing techniquescan be a helpful wayto ground yourselfwhen you haveoverwhelmingfeelings or intenseanxiety. Myth: Victimsprovoke sexualassaults when theydress provocativelyor act in apromiscuous manner.  Tu Casa providesservices to survivorsof domestic violence,sexual assault,stalking, and humantraffickingSexual violence canhave numerouspsychological,emotional, social andphysical healtheffects on asurvivor’s well-being.Healthy sexualityshould includeconsent, intimacy,equality, respect,trust and safety.Women with adisability are atgreater risk ofexperiencing rapethan womenwithout a disability.Fact: Mostsexual assaultsand rapes arecommitted bysomeone thevictim knows.Fact: Victims ofsexual violenceexhibit aspectrum ofresponses tosexual assault.2001 Was the firstofficial year of SexualAssault AwarenessMonth honoringsexual assaultvictims, survivors andtheir families.(NSVRC)When a survivorreceives an empatheticresponse and feelsbelieved, respectedand valued they areless likely toexperience depression,anxiety, PTSDSexualassault isnever thevictims fault80-90% ofrapes arecommitted bysomeoneknown to thevictim.If you get aSANE examyou do NOThave to reportto lawenforcementBystander –sees or knowssomething ishappening butdoes nothing tointervene.Becoming “trauma-informed” meansrecognizing thatpeople often havemany different typesof trauma in theirlives.91% of childsexual abusesurvivorsknow theirperpetrator.Tu Casa, Inc.also includesthe Children'sAdvocacyCenter (CAC)Fact: Rape andsexual assault arecrimes of violenceand control that stemfrom a person’sdetermination toexercise power overanother.SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth isAprilNearly 70% ofall reportedsexual assaultshappen tochildren ages 17and underMyth: It’s notsexual assaultif it happensafter drinking ortaking drugs.People who havebeen traumatizedneed support andunderstanding fromthose around them.Myth: A personwho has beensexuallyassaulted willbe hystericalWe all haveboundaries – thelines that definewhere we stopbeing comfortableand start feelinguneasy.Healing fromsexual violenceis a process andcan lookdifferent foreveryone.People withdisabilities are atleast three timesmore likely to besexually assaultedthan the peoplewithout disabilities.(Vera Institute 2017)It takes a lot ofcourage forsurvivors todisclose sexualassault.Ensuring that thephysical andemotional safety ofan individual isaddressed is the firstimportant step toproviding Trauma-Informed Care.

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  1. I-One of the root causes of sexual violence is oppression. Some forms of oppression include racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, cissexism.
  2. I-Upstander -sees what happens, intervenes, interrupts or speaks up to stop the abuse.
  3. B-The first American Rape Crisis centers were formed in several states throughout the country in the early 1970’s, largely by women and consisted primarily of volunteers
  4. I-Myth: Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers. It’s not rape if the people involved knew each other.
  5. B-Sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes with 77% of sexual assaults left unreported to law enforcement
  6. N-The lifetime cost of rape per victim is more than $120,000 (CDC 2017).
  7. N-Denim Day is the last Wednesday in April; wearing denim symbolizes the protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault
  8. G-Fact: This “assumption of risk” wrongfully places the responsibility of the offender’s actions with the victim.
  9. N-#MeToo was founded by Tarana Burke in 2006 to break the silence around sexual violence and uplift black women and girls and to help survivors find a pathway to healing.
  10. N-One in two women, one in four men and one in two transgender and gender non-conforming individuals have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime.
  11. N-The Children's Advocacy center provides services such as Forensic interviews, SANE exams, wellness exams, Family advocacy, and the multi-disciplinary team
  12. G-Among victims aged 18 to 29, two-thirds had a prior relationship with the offender.
  13. B-Teal is the Color used to support sexual violence survivors
  14. N-Tu Casa, Inc. Hotline (719)589-2465
  15. N-Sexual violence starts early. 1 in 3 female rape victims experienced it for the first time between 11-17 years old and 1 in 8 reported that it occurred before age 10.
  16. I-ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences
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  18. G-An estimated 2 in 5 female victims of rape had a disability at the time of the rape
  19. B-Fact: Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not an invitation for non-consensual sexual activity.
  20. B-SANE
  21. B-People who experience trauma chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies.
  22. N-Myth #2: If a person goes to someone’s room, house, or goes to a bar, he/she assumes the risk of sexual assault.
  23. G-Raising awareness is part of getting involved in the anti-sexual violence movement.
  24. O-Tu Casa, Inc. has a SANE program where survivors can get forensic exams
  25. O- Sexual Assault responses include: calm, hysteria, withdrawal, anger, apathy, denial, and shock.
  26. G-Consent is given freely and willingly and can be withdrawn at any time.
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  28. G-One in four girls, one in six boys will be sexually abused before age 18.
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  31. I-Fear of the perpetrator, shame, social stigma, lack of resources and support are some reasons victims do not report being sexually assaulted.
  32. I-In America, a person is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds
  33. I-Breathing techniques can be a helpful way to ground yourself when you have overwhelming feelings or intense anxiety.
  34. O- Myth: Victims provoke sexual assaults when they dress provocatively or act in a promiscuous manner.
  35. I-Tu Casa provides services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking
  36. G-Sexual violence can have numerous psychological, emotional, social and physical health effects on a survivor’s well-being.
  37. O-Healthy sexuality should include consent, intimacy, equality, respect, trust and safety.
  38. O-Women with a disability are at greater risk of experiencing rape than women without a disability.
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  43. N-Fact: Most sexual assaults and rapes are committed by someone the victim knows.
  44. B-Fact: Victims of sexual violence exhibit a spectrum of responses to sexual assault.
  45. N-2001 Was the first official year of Sexual Assault Awareness Month honoring sexual assault victims, survivors and their families. (NSVRC)
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  47. B-When a survivor receives an empathetic response and feels believed, respected and valued they are less likely to experience depression, anxiety, PTSD
  48. G-Sexual assault is never the victims fault
  49. O-80-90% of rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.
  50. B-If you get a SANE exam you do NOT have to report to law enforcement
  51. B-Bystander – sees or knows something is happening but does nothing to intervene.
  52. G-Becoming “trauma-informed” means recognizing that people often have many different types of trauma in their lives.
  53. O-91% of child sexual abuse survivors know their perpetrator.
  54. G-Tu Casa, Inc. also includes the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC)
  55. B-Fact: Rape and sexual assault are crimes of violence and control that stem from a person’s determination to exercise power over another.
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  57. O-Sexual Assault Awareness Month is April
  58. I-Nearly 70% of all reported sexual assaults happen to children ages 17 and under
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  60. O-Myth: It’s not sexual assault if it happens after drinking or taking drugs.
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  62. N-People who have been traumatized need support and understanding from those around them.
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  64. O-Myth: A person who has been sexually assaulted will be hysterical
  65. B-We all have boundaries – the lines that define where we stop being comfortable and start feeling uneasy.
  66. O-Healing from sexual violence is a process and can look different for everyone.
  67. I-People with disabilities are at least three times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the people without disabilities. (Vera Institute 2017)
  68. I-It takes a lot of courage for survivors to disclose sexual assault.
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  71. I-Ensuring that the physical and emotional safety of an individual is addressed is the first important step to providing Trauma-Informed Care.