Digital Privacy & Online Protection Checklist for Survivors
After sexual abuse or assault, survivors often worry about retaliation, threats, or unwanted digital access from the perpetrator or affiliated institution. Protecting your online privacy
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After sexual abuse or assault, survivors often worry about retaliation, threats, or unwanted digital access from the perpetrator or affiliated institution. Protecting your online privacy
After sexual abuse or assault, what you do next is deeply personal. There is no right or wrong way to respond. But if there is
When survivors of clergy or institutional sexual abuse come forward in large numbers, institutions such as dioceses, churches, and schools sometimes respond by filing for
Suppose that years ago, a young person experiences an act of sexual abuse or assault. It happens once, but the emotional aftershocks ripple through decades
Let’s talk about math. Why math? What does it have to do with surviving sexual abuse or assault and working toward experiencing joy in life
Their stories were once hidden by fear and stigma. Now, high-profile male survivors like Terry Crews and Brendan Fraser are reshaping how the world sees sexual abuse.
These days, more people openly talk about therapy than ever before. Yet stigma still lingers—the idea that seeking therapy means you’re “broken” or “deficient.” Nothing
Most institutional sexual abuse cases settle before they ever reach a courtroom. Settlements benefit survivors by offering quicker compensation and not having to undergo the
After experiencing sexual assault, use this checklist to take small, practical steps that can help you feel more secure. Choose what works for you. There’s
After experiencing something as traumatic as a non-consensual assault, in a perfect world survivors would walk into centers designed just for them, spaces with soft
Taking the step to meet with an attorney after sexual assault is a huge act of courage. But walking into that first consultation can feel
Your friend just told you something deeply personal and painful. They trusted you with their story. Then, instead of keeping it private, you post about
Suppose you have a very close friend who recently was at a bar meeting up with friends. After having a few drinks, she ordered an
A woman leaves a bar late at night and hails an Uber. On the way home, the driver makes an unexpected detour to a dark,
For many survivors, the decision to report an assault is clouded by fear. They worry about their physical safety and possible retaliation from the perpetrator.