Get Involved This Sexual Awareness Month
Here’s a lineup of virtual and in-person events to mark SAAM 2022!
Telling Someone You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted
Sharing your story can help you heal and find support.
I’m a Student-Survivor—How Can My School Help Me?
K-12 student survivors of sexual assault or abuse may struggle academically. Thankfully schools can offer accommodations and support.
New Restorative Justice Bill Is a Win For Survivors
SB 64, which received bipartisan support in the Illinois legislature, will provide survivors of sexual harm with more paths to justice.
What Is Restorative Justice?
What does restorative justice mean? It’s a process for repairing harm, driven by healing. It has many uses.
What Happens If I Go to the ER After a Sexual Assault?
Choosing to Seek Medical Care Getting medical care after a sexual assault is a personal choice. As you decide, keep in mind that medical treatment is critical if you want […]
How To Support Someone Who’s Been Sexually Assaulted
How do you support a survivor of sexual assault? There’s no perfect route, but you absolutely must start by believing them.
Reclaiming Sex and Romance After Assault
Can survivors reclaim their sexuality following an assault? Absolutely, say experts, but it’s a process that varies individually.
The Police Brutality That Doesn’t Go Viral
July 10, 2020 The refrain frequently caught on cell phone and body cameras: I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. What I wonder about is the police violence […]
Expanding Rape Kit Access
When Emergency Rooms feel unsafe, survivors need options June 10, 2020 Victims of sexual assault will soon have expanded options for accessing forensic exams and evidence collection (commonly known as […]
