Fact: Being underthe influence ofalcohol or drugs isnot an invitationfor non-consensual sexualactivity.91% of childsexual abusesurvivorsknow theirperpetrator.Denim Day is the lastWednesday in April;wearing denimsymbolizes theprotest againsterroneous anddestructive attitudesabout sexual assaultSexualassault isnever thevictims faultEnsuring that thephysical andemotional safety ofan individual isaddressed is the firstimportant step toproviding Trauma-Informed Care.Fact: Victims ofsexual violenceexhibit aspectrum ofresponses tosexual assault.Breathing techniquescan be a helpful wayto ground yourselfwhen you haveoverwhelmingfeelings or intenseanxiety.One in fourgirls, one in sixboys will besexuallyabused beforeage 18.Becoming “trauma-informed” meansrecognizing thatpeople often havemany different typesof trauma in theirlives. Myth: Victimsprovoke sexualassaults when theydress provocativelyor act in apromiscuous manner.  Bystander –sees or knowssomething ishappening butdoes nothing tointervene.Sexual assault isone of the mostunder-reportedcrimes with 77% ofsexual assaultsleft unreported tolaw enforcementMyth: A personwho has reallybeen sexuallyassaulted willbe hystericalMyth: It’s notsexual assaultif it happensafter drinking ortaking drugs.When a survivorreceives an empatheticresponse and feelsbelieved, respectedand valued they areless likely toexperience depression,anxiety, PTSDHealthysexuality shouldinclude consent,intimacy,equality, respect,trust and safety.#MeToo was foundedby Tarana Burke in2006 to break thesilence around sexualviolence and upliftblack women and girlsand to help survivorsfind a pathway tohealing.Traumatizedpeoplechronically feelunsafe insidetheir bodies.Fact: Rape andsexual assault arecrimes of violenceand control that stemfrom a person’sdetermination toexercise power overanother.2001 Was the firstofficial year of SexualAssault AwarenessMonth honoringsexual assaultvictims, survivors andtheir families.Healing fromsexual violenceis a processand can lookdifferent foreveryone.Raisingawareness is partof getting involvedin the anti-sexualviolencemovement.ACEsAdverseChildhoodExperiences Women with adisability are atgreater risk ofexperiencing rapethan womenwithout a disability.Teal is theColor used tosupport sexualviolencesurvivorsThe first AmericanRape Crisis centerswere formed in severalstates throughout thecountry in the early1970’s, largely bywomen and consistedprimarily of volunteersSexualAssaultAwarenessMonth isAprilConsent isgiven freely andwillingly andcan bewithdrawn atany time.People who havebeen traumatizedneed support andunderstandingfrom thosearound them.Fear of perpetrator,shame, social stigma,lack of resources andsupport are somereasons victims donot report beingsexually assaulted.Myth: Most sexualassaults arecommitted bystrangers. It’s notrape if the peopleinvolved kneweach other.It takes a lot ofcourage forsurvivors todisclosesexual assault.SA responsesinclude: calm,hysteria,withdrawal, anger,apathy, denial, andshock.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.Fact: Mostsexual assaultsand rapes arecommitted bysomeone thevictim knows.In America, aperson issexuallyassaulted every98 secondsOne in two women,one in four men andone in two transgenderand gender non-conforming individualshave experiencedcontact sexual violencein their lifetime.Myth #2: If aperson goes tosomeone’s room,house, or goes toa bar, he/sheassumes the riskof sexual assault.80-90% ofrapes arecommitted bysomeoneknown to thevictim.The lifetimecost of rape pervictim is morethan $120,000(CDC 2017).Sexual violence canhave numerouspsychological,emotional, social andphysical healtheffects on asurvivor’s well-being.One of the root causesof sexual violence isoppression. Someforms of oppressioninclude racism, sexism,ableism, heterosexism,cissexism.An estimated 2in 5 (39%)female victimsof rape had adisability at thetime of the rapePeople withdisabilities are atleast three timesmore likely to besexually assaultedthan the peoplewithout disabilities.(Vera Institute 2017)Upstander - seeswhat happens,intervenes,interrupts orspeaks up to stopthe abuse.We all haveboundaries – thelines that definewhere we stopbeing comfortableand start feelinguneasy.Fact: This“assumption of risk”wrongfully placesthe responsibility ofthe offender’sactions with thevictim.Fact: Being underthe influence ofalcohol or drugs isnot an invitationfor non-consensual sexualactivity.91% of childsexual abusesurvivorsknow theirperpetrator.Denim Day is the lastWednesday in April;wearing denimsymbolizes theprotest againsterroneous anddestructive attitudesabout sexual assaultSexualassault isnever thevictims faultEnsuring that thephysical andemotional safety ofan individual isaddressed is the firstimportant step toproviding Trauma-Informed Care.Fact: Victims ofsexual violenceexhibit aspectrum ofresponses tosexual assault.Breathing techniquescan be a helpful wayto ground yourselfwhen you haveoverwhelmingfeelings or intenseanxiety.One in fourgirls, one in sixboys will besexuallyabused beforeage 18.Becoming “trauma-informed” meansrecognizing thatpeople often havemany different typesof trauma in theirlives. Myth: Victimsprovoke sexualassaults when theydress provocativelyor act in apromiscuous manner.  Bystander –sees or knowssomething ishappening butdoes nothing tointervene.Sexual assault isone of the mostunder-reportedcrimes with 77% ofsexual assaultsleft unreported tolaw enforcementMyth: A personwho has reallybeen sexuallyassaulted willbe hystericalMyth: It’s notsexual assaultif it happensafter drinking ortaking drugs.When a survivorreceives an empatheticresponse and feelsbelieved, respectedand valued they areless likely toexperience depression,anxiety, PTSDHealthysexuality shouldinclude consent,intimacy,equality, respect,trust and safety.#MeToo was foundedby Tarana Burke in2006 to break thesilence around sexualviolence and upliftblack women and girlsand to help survivorsfind a pathway tohealing.Traumatizedpeoplechronically feelunsafe insidetheir bodies.Fact: Rape andsexual assault arecrimes of violenceand control that stemfrom a person’sdetermination toexercise power overanother.2001 Was the firstofficial year of SexualAssault AwarenessMonth honoringsexual assaultvictims, survivors andtheir families.Healing fromsexual violenceis a processand can lookdifferent foreveryone.Raisingawareness is partof getting involvedin the anti-sexualviolencemovement.ACEsAdverseChildhoodExperiences Women with adisability are atgreater risk ofexperiencing rapethan womenwithout a disability.Teal is theColor used tosupport sexualviolencesurvivorsThe first AmericanRape Crisis centerswere formed in severalstates throughout thecountry in the early1970’s, largely bywomen and consistedprimarily of volunteersSexualAssaultAwarenessMonth isAprilConsent isgiven freely andwillingly andcan bewithdrawn atany time.People who havebeen traumatizedneed support andunderstandingfrom thosearound them.Fear of perpetrator,shame, social stigma,lack of resources andsupport are somereasons victims donot report beingsexually assaulted.Myth: Most sexualassaults arecommitted bystrangers. It’s notrape if the peopleinvolved kneweach other.It takes a lot ofcourage forsurvivors todisclosesexual assault.SA responsesinclude: calm,hysteria,withdrawal, anger,apathy, denial, andshock.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.Fact: Mostsexual assaultsand rapes arecommitted bysomeone thevictim knows.In America, aperson issexuallyassaulted every98 secondsOne in two women,one in four men andone in two transgenderand gender non-conforming individualshave experiencedcontact sexual violencein their lifetime.Myth #2: If aperson goes tosomeone’s room,house, or goes toa bar, he/sheassumes the riskof sexual assault.80-90% ofrapes arecommitted bysomeoneknown to thevictim.The lifetimecost of rape pervictim is morethan $120,000(CDC 2017).Sexual violence canhave numerouspsychological,emotional, social andphysical healtheffects on asurvivor’s well-being.One of the root causesof sexual violence isoppression. Someforms of oppressioninclude racism, sexism,ableism, heterosexism,cissexism.An estimated 2in 5 (39%)female victimsof rape had adisability at thetime of the rapePeople withdisabilities are atleast three timesmore likely to besexually assaultedthan the peoplewithout disabilities.(Vera Institute 2017)Upstander - seeswhat happens,intervenes,interrupts orspeaks up to stopthe abuse.We all haveboundaries – thelines that definewhere we stopbeing comfortableand start feelinguneasy.Fact: This“assumption of risk”wrongfully placesthe responsibility ofthe offender’sactions with thevictim.

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