The current societal mindset allows victimization to take place - becoming more frequent over the years - and prevents perpetrators from being brought to justice.
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In a world where the shadow of sexual violence looms, maintaining safety from predators is not just crucial—it's a vital part of a healthy survivorship journey.
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Mel Jane is a quiet gladiator who strategically fights against sexual violence and those who commit this type of crime. Her most recent initiative is to create and implement a Child Sex Offender Registry in her home of Australia.
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Jeremy Indika pivoted into activism after seeking accountability from the man who sexually abused him as a child. Equipped with his strong ability to engage audiences, he's become a top voice in the United Kingdom who speaks out against the sexual abuse of children.
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The 2024 GOTU Crucial Point Award Recipients are great people who are being recognized for their outstanding grassroots efforts in advancing the fight against sexual assault and abuse.
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For survivors of sexual assault, hypervigilance can become our default setting. It’s not just about being cautious; it’s about living in a state of perpetual anxiety and fear. While hypervigilance is a natural protective response for victimized persons, it often has detrimental effects on survivors. The good news is that hypervigilance does not have to be a permanent condition.
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There currently isn’t much, if any, information about what a victimized person can do to get help. So, the GOTU team compiled a sequential list of steps you can help a newly victimized person take to better ensure post-rape care.
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In part three of the three-part series, we’re focussing on those items that may help sexual assault survivors to better sustain.
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In part two of the three-part series, we’re focussing on helping survivors practice self care and reduce the possibility of being triggered.
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In part one of the three-part series, we’re focussing on minimizing the amount of mental labor needed to survive.
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Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs is a social scholar who is changing the landscape for sexual assault survivors. Read this week’s blog to read her Q&A and learn more.
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Zeke Thomas is a GOTU 2021 Crucial Point Award Recipient for his work in Perception Erasure (Notoriety) & Male Sexual Assault Survivorship Activism. Learn more about Zeke in this week’s Q&A.
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