Denim Day is the lastWednesday in April;wearing denimsymbolizes theprotest againsterroneous anddestructive attitudesabout sexual assaultBecoming “trauma-informed” meansrecognizing thatpeople often havemany different typesof trauma in theirlives.It takes a lot ofcourage forsurvivors todisclosesexual assault.One of the root causesof sexual violence isoppression. Someforms of oppressioninclude racism, sexism,ableism, heterosexism,cissexism. Myth: Victimsprovoke sexualassaults when theydress provocativelyor act in apromiscuous manner.  80-90% ofrapes arecommitted bysomeoneknown to thevictim.One in fourgirls, one in sixboys will besexuallyabused beforeage 18.Women with adisability are atgreater risk ofexperiencing rapethan womenwithout a disability.An estimated 2in 5 (39%)female victimsof rape had adisability at thetime of the rapeConsent isgiven freely andwillingly andcan bewithdrawn atany time.ACEsAdverseChildhoodExperiences Myth: A personwho has reallybeen sexuallyassaulted willbe hystericalFact: Mostsexual assaultsand rapes arecommitted bysomeone thevictim knows.Healing fromsexual violenceis a processand can lookdifferent foreveryone.Teal is theColor used tosupport sexualviolencesurvivorsTraumatizedpeoplechronically feelunsafe insidetheir bodies.Myth: It’s notsexual assaultif it happensafter drinking ortaking drugs.Breathing techniquescan be a helpful wayto ground yourselfwhen you haveoverwhelmingfeelings or intenseanxiety.SA responsesinclude: calm,hysteria,withdrawal, anger,apathy, denial, andshock.Upstander - seeswhat happens,intervenes,interrupts orspeaks up to stopthe abuse.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.Among victimsaged 18 to 29,two-thirds had aprior relationshipwith theoffender.Sexual violence canhave numerouspsychological,emotional, social andphysical healtheffects on asurvivor’s well-being.Raisingawareness is partof getting involvedin the anti-sexualviolencemovement.91% of childsexual abusesurvivorsknow theirperpetrator.In America, aperson issexuallyassaulted every98 secondsSexual assault isone of the mostunder-reportedcrimes with 77% ofsexual assaultsleft unreported tolaw enforcementFear 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).Healthysexuality shouldinclude consent,intimacy,equality, respect,trust and safety.Fact: This“assumption of risk”wrongfully placesthe responsibility ofthe offender’sactions with thevictim.Myth #2: If aperson goes tosomeone’s room,house, or goes toa bar, he/sheassumes the riskof sexual assault.2001 Was the firstofficial year of SexualAssault AwarenessMonth honoringsexual assaultvictims, survivors andtheir families.One in two women,one in four men andone in two transgenderand gender non-conforming individualshave experiencedcontact sexual violencein their lifetime.SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth isAprilFact: Being underthe influence ofalcohol or drugs isnot an invitationfor non-consensual sexualactivity.We all haveboundaries – thelines that definewhere we stopbeing comfortableand start feelinguneasy.The first AmericanRape Crisis centerswere formed in severalstates throughout thecountry in the early1970’s, largely bywomen and consistedprimarily of volunteersEnsuring that thephysical andemotional safety ofan individual isaddressed is the firstimportant step toproviding Trauma-Informed Care.#MeToo was foundedby Tarana Burke in2006 to break thesilence around sexualviolence and upliftblack women and girlsand to help survivorsfind a pathway tohealing.Fact: Rape andsexual assault arecrimes of violenceand control that stemfrom a person’sdetermination toexercise power overanother.People withdisabilities are atleast three timesmore likely to besexually assaultedthan the peoplewithout disabilities.(Vera Institute 2017)Bystander –sees or knowssomething ishappening butdoes nothing tointervene.When a survivorreceives an empatheticresponse and feelsbelieved, respectedand valued they areless likely toexperience depression,anxiety, PTSDSexualassault isnever thevictims faultMyth: Most sexualassaults arecommitted bystrangers. It’s notrape if the peopleinvolved kneweach other.People who havebeen traumatizedneed support andunderstandingfrom thosearound them.Fact: Victims ofsexual violenceexhibit aspectrum ofresponses tosexual assault.Denim Day is the lastWednesday in April;wearing denimsymbolizes theprotest againsterroneous anddestructive attitudesabout sexual assaultBecoming “trauma-informed” meansrecognizing thatpeople often havemany different typesof trauma in theirlives.It takes a lot ofcourage forsurvivors todisclosesexual assault.One of the root causesof sexual violence isoppression. Someforms of oppressioninclude racism, sexism,ableism, heterosexism,cissexism. Myth: Victimsprovoke sexualassaults when theydress provocativelyor act in apromiscuous manner.  80-90% ofrapes arecommitted bysomeoneknown to thevictim.One in fourgirls, one in sixboys will besexuallyabused beforeage 18.Women with adisability are atgreater risk ofexperiencing rapethan womenwithout a disability.An estimated 2in 5 (39%)female victimsof rape had adisability at thetime of the rapeConsent isgiven freely andwillingly andcan bewithdrawn atany time.ACEsAdverseChildhoodExperiences Myth: A personwho has reallybeen sexuallyassaulted willbe hystericalFact: Mostsexual assaultsand rapes arecommitted bysomeone thevictim knows.Healing fromsexual violenceis a processand can lookdifferent foreveryone.Teal is theColor used tosupport sexualviolencesurvivorsTraumatizedpeoplechronically feelunsafe insidetheir bodies.Myth: It’s notsexual assaultif it happensafter drinking ortaking drugs.Breathing techniquescan be a helpful wayto ground yourselfwhen you haveoverwhelmingfeelings or intenseanxiety.SA responsesinclude: calm,hysteria,withdrawal, anger,apathy, denial, andshock.Upstander - seeswhat happens,intervenes,interrupts orspeaks up to stopthe abuse.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.Among victimsaged 18 to 29,two-thirds had aprior relationshipwith theoffender.Sexual violence canhave numerouspsychological,emotional, social andphysical healtheffects on asurvivor’s well-being.Raisingawareness is partof getting involvedin the anti-sexualviolencemovement.91% of childsexual abusesurvivorsknow theirperpetrator.In America, aperson issexuallyassaulted every98 secondsSexual assault isone of the mostunder-reportedcrimes with 77% ofsexual assaultsleft unreported tolaw enforcementFear 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).Healthysexuality shouldinclude consent,intimacy,equality, respect,trust and safety.Fact: This“assumption of risk”wrongfully placesthe responsibility ofthe offender’sactions with thevictim.Myth #2: If aperson goes tosomeone’s room,house, or goes toa bar, he/sheassumes the riskof sexual assault.2001 Was the firstofficial year of SexualAssault AwarenessMonth honoringsexual assaultvictims, survivors andtheir families.One in two women,one in four men andone in two transgenderand gender non-conforming individualshave experiencedcontact sexual violencein their lifetime.SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth isAprilFact: Being underthe influence ofalcohol or drugs isnot an invitationfor non-consensual sexualactivity.We all haveboundaries – thelines that definewhere we stopbeing comfortableand start feelinguneasy.The first AmericanRape Crisis centerswere formed in severalstates throughout thecountry in the early1970’s, largely bywomen and consistedprimarily of volunteersEnsuring that thephysical andemotional safety ofan individual isaddressed is the firstimportant step toproviding Trauma-Informed Care.#MeToo was foundedby Tarana Burke in2006 to break thesilence around sexualviolence and upliftblack women and girlsand to help survivorsfind a pathway tohealing.Fact: Rape andsexual assault arecrimes of violenceand control that stemfrom a person’sdetermination toexercise power overanother.People withdisabilities are atleast three timesmore likely to besexually assaultedthan the peoplewithout disabilities.(Vera Institute 2017)Bystander –sees or knowssomething ishappening butdoes nothing tointervene.When a survivorreceives an empatheticresponse and feelsbelieved, respectedand valued they areless likely toexperience depression,anxiety, PTSDSexualassault isnever thevictims faultMyth: Most sexualassaults arecommitted bystrangers. It’s notrape if the peopleinvolved kneweach other.People who havebeen traumatizedneed support andunderstandingfrom thosearound them.Fact: Victims ofsexual violenceexhibit aspectrum ofresponses tosexual assault.

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(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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