Tag: Start by Believing
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Start by Believing – Pledge
Here is a collection of photos of pledges that we gained in support of Start by Believing! Thank you all for following our campaign this year. When someone tells me they were abused or sexually assaulted, I pledge to Start by Believing. You can take the pledge as well, through this link: https://startbybelieving.org/pledge/
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Start by Believing Day – Statistics
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s ninth post. Of 500 rapes committed, 100 are reported to police. 19 lead to arrest. 14 are prosecuted. Less than 8 are convicted. Learn more about Start by Believing here: https://startbybelieving.org/
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Start by Believing – Reaction Fact
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s eighth post! Sexual assault survivors who receive negative reactions are less likely to disclose to anyone else. Learn more about Start by Believing here: https://startbybelieving.org/
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Start by Believing – Statistic Fact
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s seventh post! 63% of survivors did not report their sexual assault because they were afraid they would be blamed for it. This fear prevents many sexual assault survivors from accessing medical care. Zinzow, H.M. & Thompson, M. (2011). Barriers to reporting sexual victimization:…
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Start by Believing Day – Research Study Fact
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s sixth post! Research studies estimate that just 2-8% of sexual assault reports are false. For review, see Lonsway, K.A., Archambault, J. & Berkowitz, A. (2023). False Reports: Moving Beyond the Issues to Successfully Investigate and Prosecute Non-Stranger Sexual Assault. End Violence Against Women…
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Start by Believing Day – Emotional Support Fact
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s fifth post! In one study, “Emotional support from a friend was related to significantly better recovery” among sexual assault survivors. Ullman, S.E. (1996b). Do social reactions to sexual assault victims vary by support provider? Violence and Victims, 11, 143-157.
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Start by Believing – What is SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)?
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s fourth post! This post is focused on what/who SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) is. The SANE Program is for anyone who has experienced sexualized violence in the past seven days. How can it help me? You can get two types of support: 1.…
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Start by Believing Day – What is Avalon?
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s third post! In this post, we answer the question of what/who is Avalon. Avalon is a non-profit organization that supports any person that has been affected by any form of sexualized violence, including sexual assault, abuse, harassment and exploitation. Avalon offers programs including……
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Start by Believing Day – Resources
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s second post. This post is filled with resources for sexual assault survivors, family, and friends. If you are in immediate danger/in need of help, dial 911 or your local police. – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE): 1-833-577-7263 – Avalon (offers free trauma therapy…
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Start by Believing Day – “How do I respond to someone that has told me they have been sexually assaulted?”
Start by Believing Day is on April 2nd; here is our campaign’s first post! How do I respond to someone that has told me they have been sexually assaulted? Start by Believing… “I believe you.” “I’m sorry this happened.” “I am here for you.” Be Supportive… “You can tell me as much or as little…