Waiting To Speak
Sexual assault survivors often wait to disclose their experiences due to various complex reasons. Shame, fear, uncertainty, guilt, and avoidance are common factors that contribute to delayed reporting.
Our initiatives aim to empower individuals with knowledge, skills, and resources to enhance their personal safety.
Our mission for women’s safety is multifaceted and focused on creating a safe, equitable, and empowering environment for all women and girls.
Our Voice. Our Stories
“Our Voice, Our Stories” encapsulates the powerful impact of personal narratives in fostering understanding, healing, and social change. This concept is at the heart of several initiatives and works that aim to amplify diverse voices and experiences.
Open your mind
Opening one’s mind is a powerful concept that can lead to personal growth, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world.
Protect your body
While it’s important to note that sexual assault is never the victim’s fault, there are steps you can take to enhance your personal safety: Be aware of your surroundings, especially when alone. Trust your instincts and remove yourself from situations that feel unsafe.
Free your heart
Forgiving an abuser is a deeply personal and often challenging process. While forgiveness can be healing for some, it’s important to prioritize your own emotional well-being and safety first.
Stop Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a serious global issue, but there are several ways individuals and communities can work together to combat it.
for intentional female homicides, with a rate of 2.6 killings per 100,000 women
Millions of women in the United States have survived rape. According to the most recent statistics:
1. Approximately 1 in 5 women (21.3% or an estimated 25.5 million) in the U.S. have experienced completed or attempted rape at some point in their lifetime.
2. As of 1998, an estimated 17.7 million American women had been victims of attempted or completed rape.
3. About 1 in 6 American women (16.7%) has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (14.8% completed, 2.8% attempted).
These statistics indicate that a significant number of women in the United States have survived rape, with estimates ranging from 17.7 million to 25.5 million, depending on the specific definition and time frame of the studies. It’s important to note that these figures likely underestimate the true extent of the problem, as many cases of sexual assault go unreported
What are the long-term effects of surviving rape on women
we can infer that many countries are actively tracking and reporting rape cases, which is a step towards fighting against rape. 129 countries, indicating that these nations are at least acknowledging and documenting the issue.
There are several initiatives and services that have been beneficial for survivors of sexual assault: Community-based victim advocacy programs: A survey of 261 such programs showed they provide various services to sexual assault survivors.
The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) lists several national resources for survivors, including RAINN, the Joyful Heart Foundation, and Victim Connect Resource Center The National Sexual Assault Hotline, operated by RAINN, works with over 1,000 local sexual assault service providers