When a survivorreceives an empatheticresponse and feelsbelieved, respectedand valued they areless likely toexperience depression,anxiety, PTSDBecoming “trauma-informed” meansrecognizing thatpeople often havemany different typesof trauma in theirlives.Bystander –sees or knowssomething ishappening butdoes nothing tointervene.Women with adisability are atgreater risk ofexperiencing rapethan womenwithout a disability.Consent isgiven freely andwillingly andcan bewithdrawn atany time.Healthysexuality shouldinclude consent,intimacy,equality, respect,trust and safety.Myth: Most sexualassaults arecommitted bystrangers. It’s notrape if the peopleinvolved kneweach other. Myth: Victimsprovoke sexualassaults when theydress provocativelyor act in apromiscuous manner.  Sexual assault isone of the mostunder-reportedcrimes with 77% ofsexual assaultsleft unreported tolaw enforcementPeople withdisabilities are atleast three timesmore likely to besexually assaultedthan the peoplewithout disabilities.(Vera Institute 2017)One in fourgirls, one in sixboys will besexuallyabused beforeage 18.We all haveboundaries – thelines that definewhere we stopbeing comfortableand start feelinguneasy.Raisingawareness is partof getting involvedin the anti-sexualviolencemovement.Fear of perpetrator,shame, social stigma,lack of resources andsupport are somereasons victims donot report beingsexually assaulted.The lifetimecost of rape pervictim is morethan $120,000(CDC 2017).#MeToo was foundedby Tarana Burke in2006 to break thesilence around sexualviolence and upliftblack women and girlsand to help survivorsfind a pathway tohealing.Ensuring that thephysical andemotional safety ofan individual isaddressed is the firstimportant step toproviding Trauma-Informed Care.Fact: Being underthe influence ofalcohol or drugs isnot an invitationfor non-consensual sexualactivity.Sexual violence canhave numerouspsychological,emotional, social andphysical healtheffects on asurvivor’s well-being.Among victimsaged 18 to 29,two-thirds had aprior relationshipwith theoffender.Denim Day is the lastWednesday in April;wearing denimsymbolizes theprotest againsterroneous anddestructive attitudesabout sexual assaultSexualassault isnever thevictims faultOne of the root causesof sexual violence isoppression. Someforms of oppressioninclude racism, sexism,ableism, heterosexism,cissexism.Healing fromsexual violenceis a processand can lookdifferent foreveryone.Breathing techniquescan be a helpful wayto ground yourselfwhen you haveoverwhelmingfeelings or intenseanxiety.One in two women,one in four men andone in two transgenderand gender non-conforming individualshave experiencedcontact sexual violencein their lifetime.Fact: This“assumption of risk”wrongfully placesthe responsibility ofthe offender’sactions with thevictim.SA responsesinclude: calm,hysteria,withdrawal, anger,apathy, denial, andshock.Myth: It’s notsexual assaultif it happensafter drinking ortaking drugs.Fact: Victims ofsexual violenceexhibit aspectrum ofresponses tosexual assault.Sexual violence startsearly. One in 3 femalerape victimsexperienced it for thefirst time between 11-17 years old and 1 in 8reported that itoccurred before age10.It takes a lot ofcourage forsurvivors todisclosesexual assault.2001 Was the firstofficial year of SexualAssault AwarenessMonth honoringsexual assaultvictims, survivors andtheir families.Traumatizedpeoplechronically feelunsafe insidetheir bodies.91% of childsexual abusesurvivorsknow theirperpetrator.The first AmericanRape Crisis centerswere formed in severalstates throughout thecountry in the early1970’s, largely bywomen and consistedprimarily of volunteersSexualAssaultAwarenessMonth isAprilAn estimated 2in 5 (39%)female victimsof rape had adisability at thetime of the rapeIn America, aperson issexuallyassaulted every98 secondsPeople who havebeen traumatizedneed support andunderstandingfrom thosearound them.Teal is theColor used tosupport sexualviolencesurvivors80-90% ofrapes arecommitted bysomeoneknown to thevictim.Upstander - seeswhat happens,intervenes,interrupts orspeaks up to stopthe abuse.Myth: A personwho has reallybeen sexuallyassaulted willbe hystericalMyth #2: If aperson goes tosomeone’s room,house, or goes toa bar, he/sheassumes the riskof sexual assault.ACEsAdverseChildhoodExperiences Fact: Mostsexual assaultsand rapes arecommitted bysomeone thevictim knows.Fact: Rape andsexual assault arecrimes of violenceand control that stemfrom a person’sdetermination toexercise power overanother.When a survivorreceives an empatheticresponse and feelsbelieved, respectedand valued they areless likely toexperience depression,anxiety, PTSDBecoming “trauma-informed” meansrecognizing thatpeople often havemany different typesof trauma in theirlives.Bystander –sees or knowssomething ishappening butdoes nothing tointervene.Women with adisability are atgreater risk ofexperiencing rapethan womenwithout a disability.Consent isgiven freely andwillingly andcan bewithdrawn atany time.Healthysexuality shouldinclude consent,intimacy,equality, respect,trust and safety.Myth: Most sexualassaults arecommitted bystrangers. It’s notrape if the peopleinvolved kneweach other. Myth: Victimsprovoke sexualassaults when theydress provocativelyor act in apromiscuous manner.  Sexual assault isone of the mostunder-reportedcrimes with 77% ofsexual assaultsleft unreported tolaw enforcementPeople withdisabilities are atleast three timesmore likely to besexually assaultedthan the peoplewithout disabilities.(Vera Institute 2017)One in fourgirls, one in sixboys will besexuallyabused beforeage 18.We all haveboundaries – thelines that definewhere we stopbeing comfortableand start feelinguneasy.Raisingawareness is partof getting involvedin the anti-sexualviolencemovement.Fear of perpetrator,shame, social stigma,lack of resources andsupport are somereasons victims donot report beingsexually assaulted.The lifetimecost of rape pervictim is morethan $120,000(CDC 2017).#MeToo was foundedby Tarana Burke in2006 to break thesilence around sexualviolence and upliftblack women and girlsand to help survivorsfind a pathway tohealing.Ensuring that thephysical andemotional safety ofan individual isaddressed is the firstimportant step toproviding Trauma-Informed Care.Fact: Being underthe influence ofalcohol or drugs isnot an invitationfor non-consensual sexualactivity.Sexual violence canhave numerouspsychological,emotional, social andphysical healtheffects on asurvivor’s well-being.Among victimsaged 18 to 29,two-thirds had aprior relationshipwith theoffender.Denim Day is the lastWednesday in April;wearing denimsymbolizes theprotest againsterroneous anddestructive attitudesabout sexual assaultSexualassault isnever thevictims faultOne of the root causesof sexual violence isoppression. Someforms of oppressioninclude racism, sexism,ableism, heterosexism,cissexism.Healing fromsexual violenceis a processand can lookdifferent foreveryone.Breathing techniquescan be a helpful wayto ground yourselfwhen you haveoverwhelmingfeelings or intenseanxiety.One in two women,one in four men andone in two transgenderand gender non-conforming individualshave experiencedcontact sexual violencein their lifetime.Fact: This“assumption of risk”wrongfully placesthe responsibility ofthe offender’sactions with thevictim.SA responsesinclude: calm,hysteria,withdrawal, anger,apathy, denial, andshock.Myth: It’s notsexual assaultif it happensafter drinking ortaking drugs.Fact: Victims ofsexual violenceexhibit aspectrum ofresponses tosexual assault.Sexual violence startsearly. One in 3 femalerape victimsexperienced it for thefirst time between 11-17 years old and 1 in 8reported that itoccurred before age10.It takes a lot ofcourage forsurvivors todisclosesexual assault.2001 Was the firstofficial year of SexualAssault AwarenessMonth honoringsexual assaultvictims, survivors andtheir families.Traumatizedpeoplechronically feelunsafe insidetheir bodies.91% of childsexual abusesurvivorsknow theirperpetrator.The first AmericanRape Crisis centerswere formed in severalstates throughout thecountry in the early1970’s, largely bywomen and consistedprimarily of volunteersSexualAssaultAwarenessMonth isAprilAn estimated 2in 5 (39%)female victimsof rape had adisability at thetime of the rapeIn America, aperson issexuallyassaulted every98 secondsPeople who havebeen traumatizedneed support andunderstandingfrom thosearound them.Teal is theColor used tosupport sexualviolencesurvivors80-90% ofrapes arecommitted bysomeoneknown to thevictim.Upstander - seeswhat happens,intervenes,interrupts orspeaks up to stopthe abuse.Myth: A personwho has reallybeen sexuallyassaulted willbe hystericalMyth #2: If aperson goes tosomeone’s room,house, or goes toa bar, he/sheassumes the riskof sexual assault.ACEsAdverseChildhoodExperiences Fact: Mostsexual assaultsand rapes arecommitted bysomeone thevictim knows.Fact: Rape andsexual assault arecrimes of violenceand control that stemfrom a person’sdetermination toexercise power overanother.

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  1. When a survivor receives an empathetic response and feels believed, respected and valued they are less likely to experience depression, anxiety, PTSD
  2. Becoming “trauma-informed” means recognizing that people often have many different types of trauma in their lives.
  3. Bystander – sees or knows something is happening but does nothing to intervene.
  4. Women with a disability are at greater risk of experiencing rape than women without a disability.
  5. Consent is given freely and willingly and can be withdrawn at any time.
  6. Healthy sexuality should include consent, intimacy, equality, respect, trust and safety.
  7. Myth: Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers. It’s not rape if the people involved knew each other.
  8. Myth: Victims provoke sexual assaults when they dress provocatively or act in a promiscuous manner.
  9. Sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes with 77% of sexual assaults left unreported to law enforcement
  10. People with disabilities are at least three times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the people without disabilities. (Vera Institute 2017)
  11. One in four girls, one in six boys will be sexually abused before age 18.
  12. We all have boundaries – the lines that define where we stop being comfortable and start feeling uneasy.
  13. Raising awareness is part of getting involved in the anti-sexual violence movement.
  14. Fear of perpetrator, shame, social stigma, lack of resources and support are some reasons victims do not report being sexually assaulted.
  15. The lifetime cost of rape per victim is more than $120,000 (CDC 2017).
  16. #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.
  17. Ensuring that the physical and emotional safety of an individual is addressed is the first important step to providing Trauma-Informed Care.
  18. Fact: Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not an invitation for non-consensual sexual activity.
  19. Sexual violence can have numerous psychological, emotional, social and physical health effects on a survivor’s well-being.
  20. Among victims aged 18 to 29, two-thirds had a prior relationship with the offender.
  21. Denim Day is the last Wednesday in April; wearing denim symbolizes the protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault
  22. Sexual assault is never the victims fault
  23. One of the root causes of sexual violence is oppression. Some forms of oppression include racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism, cissexism.
  24. Healing from sexual violence is a process and can look different for everyone.
  25. Breathing techniques can be a helpful way to ground yourself when you have overwhelming feelings or intense anxiety.
  26. One in two women, one in four men and one in two transgender and gender non-conforming individuals have experienced contact sexual violence in their lifetime.
  27. Fact: This “assumption of risk” wrongfully places the responsibility of the offender’s actions with the victim.
  28. SA responses include: calm, hysteria, withdrawal, anger, apathy, denial, and shock.
  29. Myth: It’s not sexual assault if it happens after drinking or taking drugs.
  30. Fact: Victims of sexual violence exhibit a spectrum of responses to sexual assault.
  31. Sexual violence starts early. One 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.
  32. It takes a lot of courage for survivors to disclose sexual assault.
  33. 2001 Was the first official year of Sexual Assault Awareness Month honoring sexual assault victims, survivors and their families.
  34. Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies.
  35. 91% of child sexual abuse survivors know their perpetrator.
  36. 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
  37. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is April
  38. An estimated 2 in 5 (39%) female victims of rape had a disability at the time of the rape
  39. In America, a person is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds
  40. People who have been traumatized need support and understanding from those around them.
  41. Teal is the Color used to support sexual violence survivors
  42. 80-90% of rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.
  43. Upstander - sees what happens, intervenes, interrupts or speaks up to stop the abuse.
  44. Myth: A person who has really been sexually assaulted will be hysterical
  45. Myth #2: If a person goes to someone’s room, house, or goes to a bar, he/she assumes the risk of sexual assault.
  46. ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences
  47. Fact: Most sexual assaults and rapes are committed by someone the victim knows.
  48. Fact: Rape and sexual assault are crimes of violence and control that stem from a person’s determination to exercise power over another.