The Research

People victimized by rape, molestation, voyeurism, witness to inappropriate sexual touching or acts of others, or exposure to sexual content - all without prior consent - can struggle to maintain physical, mental and emotional wellness in daily life. Simple things like a specific sound, certain smell, foods, songs, time of day, etc. can cause a victim or survivor to relive the assault. That’s why our team works with groups and organizations, on both the local and national levels, to promote awareness of potential trauma triggers and influence much needed societal changes that help victimized persons better navigate daily life.

 
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Two years of researching sexual assault survivorship journeys provided specific insight into the ways that micro and macro communities - all people - can help improve the daily lives of survivors. The 2022 biannual report “State of Survivorship: You Can Make A Difference'‘ calls out the ways survivors continue to be victimized by identifying the specific spaces that (un)intentionally suppress attempts at progress and provides actionable tasks that may empower all people to make necessary local changes.