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.
What you choose to share on social media is always your decision, but what others choose to do with your information may not always be in your control.
There are two important safety elements to consider when browsing for help online: privacy and security.
Some people use technology, such as digital photos, videos, apps, and social media, to engage in harassing, unsolicited, or non-consensual sexual interactions.
There are steps you can take to increase your safety in situations where drinking may be involved. Like any safety tips, they are not a guarantee, but they may help you feel more secure in social situations.
In cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault, survivors often blame themselves. Remember—you are not to blame. You are the only one allowed to make choices for your body. Using drugs or alcohol is never an excuse for assault and does not mean that it was your fault.
The laws vary by state and situation, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life.
Brainstorming ways to stay safe may help reduce the risk of future harm.
Whether it happened recently or years ago, self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault.
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.