Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Start by believing.

Your first instinct may be to give advice, but it’s important to ask how to support survivors in their choices about what to do next. Be there to support them.

• Listen Without Judgement
  • It’s normal to feel reactions such as anger or shock, sometimes expressing those reactions can make a survivor feel like they are responsible for your reactions. Try your best to stay calm, listen without asking too many questions which can feel victim blaming.
• Let your friend know he or she is not alone.
  • Offer support, offer your time, and remind your friend of available resources.
• Empower your friend.
  • Help your friend understand and consider options, let your friend make decisions, and offer to go along for support.
• Ask if There is Anything You Can Do
  • It will mean a tremendous amount just knowing that there is someone around who they trust, someone who loves and cares for them. You can always ask how you can help, if there is anything you can do.
• Keep Supporting
  • Healing has no timeline, each journey is unique so it will look different for each person. Provide ongoing support and make time to check-in.

Events raising awareness and honoring survivors during the month of April.

Education Webinar- What is consent?

Monday, April 20 1pm-2pm 
Participants will gain an understanding of consent and sexual assault.
Register at – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/aa05baed-593d-4162-b3d3-2131bb3da5f5@b0fb6eec-0505-44d3-a3ab-83ca7381ec88

 Walk the Walk 

Friday, April 17, 10am-12pm
Participants will gain insight into sexual assault by engaging in activities involving movement, role-playing, thinking, and decision-making as someone experiencing abuse.

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