Moving away from merely existing and toward truly living means that we start to address the trauma caused by the predator(s) and the sexual violence they committed against us.

Understanding how predators are created does not excuse their actions, but it does provide insight into prevention.

Whether you are a survivor or an ally, working together to create safe, informed, and compassionate communities can transform survivorship from a fight for survival into a journey of empowerment and hope.

Explore how trauma caused sexual assault or abuse can affect work life. In this week's GOTU blog post we dive into how support, self-care, and community help survivors improve wellness, reclaim confidence, and thrive. None of us is alone in this battle. And getting better while working is possible, one step at a time.

Being able to function, practice self care, and sustain puts us ‘back on our feet’. And, it can help set the foundation for us to eventually become well enough to successfully engage in society.

Successful care for those of us with suicidal ideation requires the support and help from a licensed, trauma informed mental health professional. In this week’s blog post, we break down what suicidal ideation is and why it’s important to seek help.

It’s easy to think of yourself as a safe space, but you may be unintentionally causing harm. In this post, we’ll explore how to better support others and be more trustworthy.

Society’s mindset about sexual assault enables the increased frequency of victimization to grow while preventing perpetrators from facing justice.

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.

Here are the top 10 reasons, from the 2 years+ of GOTU research, why reporting sexual violence rarely happens.

During a sit down Q&A session, Nicole shared her “why”. The reason that makes her a fierce supporter for sexual assault survivors, especially those that are differently abled, is very moving.

2021 Crucial Point Award Recipient: #WhyIDidntReport is helping to void the false narratives about survivors who don’t report sexual predators.

THE U.P. is pleased to announce the 2021 Crucial Point Award Recipients!

Sexual assault survivors are awakening, shedding oppressive societal perceptions. . .