What is a Sexual Assault Advocate?

What is a Sexual Assault Advocate?

Sexual assault advocates are professionally and specially trained individuals who respond to and support survivors of sexual assault. They provide unparalleled support to survivors in the immediate and long-term aftermath of sexual assault. Sexual assault advocates work in many different settings, such as the hospital, college campuses, on the site of a sexual assault, rape…

What is Adultification?

What is Adultification?

Adultification originated as a term to describe when children are treated as older than they are, or when they are forced to grow up before their time. Now, it often specifically refers to the racist act of treating and perceiving minority children as older than they are, or expecting a level of maturity from them…

How Do Emotional Support Animals Help survivors?
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How Do Emotional Support Animals Help survivors?

Did you know that animals can be a vital asset in a survivor’s journey to recovery? Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are animals that are designated to provide support, comfort and relieve symptoms of those who have experienced trauma or mental health issues. For survivors, ESA can make a tremendous difference in overall wellbeing and quality…

What Is Self-Care?
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What Is Self-Care?

Self-care is the act of taking steps to improve, preserve, and maintain one’s well being. Humans require connection, security, nourishment, stimulation, and rest. Self-care allows people to fulfill those needs by creating routines that build a compassionate and caring relationship with oneself. This can look different for everyone.  Many different activities and choices are acts…

How Transgender People Have Led the Fight Against Sexual Assault

How Transgender People Have Led the Fight Against Sexual Assault

Transgender individuals have been at the forefront of the fight against sexual violence, despite facing significant discrimination and violence themselves. Trans activists have championed movements to protect and support all survivors of sexual violence.  Historical Trans Leaders Fighting Against Sexual Violence Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992) Marsha P. Johnson, is a prominent transgender activist, and co-founded…