WON’T STAY QUIET
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.
WON’T STAY QUIET
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.
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Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.
Trauma is anything that overwhelms or threatens an individual’s sense of safety. The definition of trauma varies from person to person. A forgettable incident for one person can cause a lifetime of haunting memories for someone else. For example, some children get over their parents’ divorce without any long-term consequences, whereas for others it is a traumatic experience with lifelong repercussions. Trauma can be a single event or a series of events over time.
Trauma due to abuse and violence is shockingly common in the United States. The CDC estimates that 1 in 4 children suffers some form of abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual). Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 American women. One in five women has been raped at some point in her life. These sobering statistics indicate that a very large number of people in America experience serious trauma during their lifetime. Another problem that affects millions of Americans is addiction. Is there a link between trauma and addiction? And can Trauma Informed Therapy help people with a substance use disorder?
Recovering from sexual assault or abuse is a process, and that process looks different for everyone. It may take weeks, months, or years: there’s no timetable for healing. Here, you will find resources to help you navigate the process. We are currently working on ways to provide one on one consultations, so stay tuned!
We are changing the way people think about and respond to sexual violence. As a member of the RAINN Speakers Bureau, I participate in opportunities to share stories and educate the public through speaking events and media
interviews.
You can take an active role in increasing your safety or the safety of those you care about. While there's no way to eliminate the chance that something may happen, there are strategies that may reduce your risk and give you the confidence to step in to prevent a sexual assault. The truth is, the majority of sexual abuse (96%) comes from people we know. People we trust. Rape is often thought of as If some scary man jumps out from behind the bushes and over powers you with a knife, throws you in a van and off with you he goes. This is a false worldwide perception. Did you know that very often times the rapist himself didn’t realize that what had happened was rape.
It’s true. A very alarming truth.
More education around consensual sex is urgent.
Check out this great video
AND WE WON’T STAY QUIET.
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Sexual violence must end and we #WontStayQuiet until it does.
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