More than 1 in 3 women in the U.S. today have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner. But the #MeToo movement has been a breakthrough, transforming how employers, individuals, and society think about sexual harassment and abuse. #MeToo has shown us that believing survivors is a powerful force for change.
As a result, we have gained a clearer understanding of our nation’s toxic rape culture in which sexual assault is pervasive and normalized. Rather than blaming victims, communities are beginning to hold perpetrators accountable and take preventive action. We’re creating a world where domestic abuse and sexual violence won’t be tolerated.
Survivors must be heard.
Until we are truly free from gender-based violence, all survivors must know they deserve to be treated with respect and taken seriously. And for those who choose to report the violence they faced – whether that’s to an employer, a campus, or law enforcement – they have a right to fair treatment and a robust and timely investigation. They have a right to be heard and to receive the support they need to heal and move forward with their lives.
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Here’s some key information that you may need to know to protect yourself and get the treatment you deserve.
Reporting Sexual Assault
Stopping Drug Rape
Cyber Sex Abuse/Revenge Porn
Rape and Sexual Assault in the U.S.
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Domestic Violence
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Rape and Sexual Assault