Home / FAQHow Do Survivors Heal After Sexual Assault?For many survivors, the road to healing is long, nonlinear, and deeply personal. There is no right or wrong way to heal — healing looks different for everyone, so do what feels best for you with the resources that you have. Reaching Out and Connecting With Others…
Home / FAQHow Do I Report Sexual Assault? What Are My Options?Before we begin: whether or not someone decides to report doesn’t affect the validity of what happened to them. Reporting is part of the healing process for some people, but that doesn’t mean it is for everyone. Survivors decide how, when, and where to…
Home / FAQWhat Are the Risks of Sending Nudes?For many people today, being online is an inevitable part of life, and sending nudes, or intimate images, has become normalized. The purpose of this page is not to be judgmental or to simply advise you to stay off the internet — it’s an opportunity to provide…
Home / FAQCan Boys and Men Be Victims of Sexual Violence?Yes. Some people believe that men are incapable of being raped or even experiencing less violent forms of sexual abuse. That is simply untrue — men are victims of sexual violence too. It is important to recognize that ALL genders are vulnerable to sexual violence,…
Home / FAQWhy Don’t Survivors Report Sexual Assault?There’s a common misconception that if a survivor doesn’t formally report experiencing sexual violence to the police, then the violence didn’t occur. This is incredibly untrue — there are many reasons and barriers that might prevent someone from reporting. Common Barriers to Reporting Emotional pain — many people…
Home / FAQHow Do I Support a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted?The first person a survivor talks to can profoundly shape their healing. A supportive response can open the door to safety, healing, and resources. A harmful response — such as victim-blaming — can cause shame, isolation, and silence. Your role is not to…
Home / FAQWhat Is Title IX and What Are My Rights at School?Title IX is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in education. Title IX addresses sexual violence and requires schools to proactively address, remedy, and eliminate sexual violence on their campuses. You are protected under Title IX regardless of your…
Home / FAQWhat Is Bystander Intervention?Bystander intervention is the idea that we can all step in to help prevent violence, harassment, or abuse. And stepping in doesn’t have to be aggressive or confrontational. Here’s why it matters: in a problem situation, the average person only helps 20% of the time when others are around —…
Home / FAQWhat Are the Signs of an Unhealthy or Abusive Relationship?1 out of 3 teens will be in an abusive relationship. Intimate partner violence is physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner — and recognizing the warning signs early can protect you and the people you love. Unhealthy Signs to…
