Whether you are a parent, professor, administrator, or student—you can make a difference in someone’s life by noticing the warning signs of sexual assault and abusive relationships.
It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone tells you they’ve been sexually assaulted, especially if they are a friend or family member.
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, and it’s not the only crime that can occur on a college campus. We can all take steps to increase safety on college campuses.
A perpetrator can have any relationship to a victim, and that includes the role of an intimate partner.
Every 9 minutes, government authorities respond to another report of child sexual abuse. Learning the warning signs of child sexual abuse is often the first step to protecting a child who is in danger.
If you are concerned that a child is a victim of abuse, you may not be sure what to do or how to respond.
There is no foolproof way to protect children from sexual abuse, but there are steps you can take to reduce this risk.
When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse.
If you are involved in the lives of adolescents, you can learn to recognize warning signs that a teen has been sexually assaulted or abused.
Conversations about sexual assault can be a part of the safety conversations you’re already having, like knowing when to speak up, how to take care of friends, and listening to your gut.
There are many ways that you can help a friend or family member who has been affected by sexual violence.
If someone touches you in a way that’s not okay, or shows you something that makes you feel like you are not safe, you don’t have to keep it a secret. It’s not right, and it's not your fault.
Whether you travel often or you’re getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, it’s important to think about safety as part of your travel preparations.
Airport security can be stressful for any traveler, but for some survivors of sexual assault the security screening process is a little more sensitive.
Understanding how to report and learning more about the experience can take away some of the unknowns and help you feel more prepared.
When you see something that doesn’t seem right, there are simple ways to step in and help a friend.
During a flashback, memories of past traumas feel as if they are taking place in the current moment.
After a traumatic event, it is typical to have feelings of anxiety, stress, or fear, making it difficult to adjust or cope for some time afterwards.