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1. Sandra's Story

   ... exact thing. I know it’s really hard to do, but talking about it helps.” Sandra Gonzalez is a proud mom, a member of the ... which caused Sandra to feel an additional layer of shame about what had happened to her. “It was really hard. There were days when ...

   02/03/2021 - 22:49

2. After Sexual Assault

   ... system, but are unsure of where to start. Learning more about what steps you can take following sexual violence can help ground you in ... to testify in court? Here’s everything you need to know about pursuing justice after sexual assault, from reporting processes to rape ...

   11/02/2016 - 09:22

3. Survivor Spotlight: Pearl Lilly

   ... that I have learned,” said Pearl. Learn more about self-help . Tips on how to help a loved one . If you or someone ... no one in your life that you feel comfortable talking to about your suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at ...

   11/29/2016 - 13:35

4. Scope of the Problem: Statistics

   ... her lifetime (14.8% completed, 2.8% attempted). 4 About 3% of American men—or 1 in 33—have experienced an attempted or ... rape are age 12-17. 6 ​ Read more statistics about child sexual abuse .   The Majority of Sexual ...

   09/18/2023 - 14:36

5. Desarae’s Story

   ... Her family was experiencing secondary trauma from learning about the stepfather’s abuse. Soon after, Desarae transferred schools after being bullied by classmates who found out about the abuse.   Second Paragraph:  “A girl I had ...

   02/03/2021 - 21:22

6. Exclusive Interview with Melody Thomas Scott of The Young and The Restless on Going Public as a Survivor

   ... recently sat down (virtually) with Melody to learn more about her story as a survivor, author, and American television icon. In ... early in your life. Was it difficult to begin talking about it? My hesitancy to talk about it had to be reckoned with before I ...

   09/11/2020 - 17:24

7. Statement on Bill Cosby Rape Allegations

   ... with new Bill Cosby comedy show (The Today Show) About RAINN RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's ...

   10/11/2017 - 13:40

8. Among Young Women, Non-Students More Likely to be Victimized Than Students

   ... that, among women age 18-24, those not attending college are about 20% more likely to be sexually assaulted than college students. The ... Americans. Female college students in that age range are about five times more likely to be sexually assaulted than the population at ...

   11/29/2016 - 11:16

9. Elise's Story

   ... of my classes was bullying me, and when I told the teacher about it, she said that boys are mean to girls because they like them and want ... knew that he was hurting me, but I didn’t know how to talk about what was happening.” Elise continued to self-harm throughout ...

   02/03/2021 - 21:27

10. Dedeker’s Story

    ... abuse lasted for five months. Dedeker also felt ashamed about the abuse and was afraid that the stigma about polyamory would make it impossible for others to understand or for her to ...

    02/03/2021 - 21:20

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