Having healthy relationships is a key contributor to our being able to have healthy survivorship journeys, because healing does not happen in isolation.

Sexual assault and sexual abuse thrive in both silence and misinformation. It’s time to rewrite societal norms by challenging these myths with facts.

Not one of these trauma responses invalidates allegations of sexual assault or abuse. Each simply reflects how different nervous systems respond to stress, in this case per sexual trauma.

The hardest conversations aren't always the ones we have with therapists, friends, or family. They're the ones we have with ourselves. And, solitude creates room for those conversations.

If someone can convince themselves that a victimized person made a mistake, then they can believe they would be protected by making different choices. This is a false belief.

Recovery begins when we gently allow ourselves to be seen again. First we see ourselves, and then, when ready, we allow others we trust to see us.

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

It’s natural to believe “my child would never do that.” But ignoring the possibility is dangerous. Every predator was is someone’s child.

Silence allows for the false beliefs about sexual violence to persist. It also leaves the door open for people to be victimized and not receive the proper care or support. It’s time we move away from silence.

The initial thought, as a parent, is that children will disclose when they have been harmed. Unfortunately, this is not true. Children (not matter their age) will only disclose when they feel safe to do so. Here’s how you can help.

You are the first line of defense in protecting your children - physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially - from sexual abuse. This means educating yourself to reduce risks and creating an environment where they feel safe to speak up if something goes wrong.

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.

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.

Society has brainwashed us to believe that we have to be “nice” in order to be safe from (sexual) violence. It’s time for a change.