We’re not crazy. We’re not making anything up. We’re not helpless. We’re managing trauma.

Proactive education about sexual assault may help prevent your child from harming others in the future. It’s a good way of not having to say, "I didn’t raise him to be this way”.

Anger reinforces that what was done to us was wrong and not our fault - sexual violence is wrong. The feeling confirms that we deserved to be cared for. We deserved to be kept safe.

Centering feelings of boys and men, the same way we do with girls and women, may help us see them differently…as victimized persons. The only question is, “How do we start?”

Some mental health professionals believe that ASMR helps combat effects of [sexual assault] trauma, such as feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. We’ve dug into the topic.

The most important thing a sexual assault survivor supporter can do is to know how to be present without judgment or expectation. Here’s how you can do it.

Therapy teaches participants how to survive the violence in a way that doesn’t require us to abandon ourselves. In fact, a good therapist teaches us how to tap into our authentic selves.

Getting and remaining on the path of wellness requires us to wake up everyday, be true to our wants and needs, and acknowledge all of our feelings. We can do it. We can survive this.

We own our stories. Despite there having been disruption by criminals who chose to violate us, we own our stories. We determine who we are in this and future moments. We are in control of our lives.

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.

We want to close the gap between sexual assault survivors and supporters to improve relationships. One way we’re doing this is through specific education that increases your comfort and allows you to be a better supporter.

Gaining control of our bodies and learning how to manage the effects is key to ensuring our wellness. Below are simple actions we can take to help improve our survivorship journeys and set the foundation for us to thrive.

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.

Working after sexual assault is challenging, and for many, taking extended time off isn’t an option. However, we can reclaim our power and prioritize both our well-being and livelihoods.

Ending sexual violence starts with dismantling the barriers that sustain it. Change begins at home, ripples through communities, and can transform the world. You have the power to make a difference.

The justice system presumes innocence until guilt is proven. As survivors of sexually violent crimes, many of us know our perpetrators. But until systemic change occurs, survivors will continue to be let down by the system.

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.

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.

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.