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Resources to help transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse
Definitions and Resources
This collection of definitions and resources is here to equip our community with knowledge and resources to help themselves and others receive the most useful support and assistance on their journeys toward healing.
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault refers to any unwanted sexual act against or without a person’s consent.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior with the intent to gain, or maintain, power and control over an intimate partner or family members.
Child Abuse
Child abuse is an act that causes a child serious harm or risk of harm to a child.
Secondary Trauma
Secondary trauma (also referred to as vicarious trauma) describes significant experiences of distress resulting from extended empathetic engagement with the trauma and suffering of others.
Resources
Six Steps to Support a Survivor
It is extremely vulnerable for a survivor of sexual assault, domestic violence or child abuse to share their story with anyone. Never underestimate your power to have a meaningful effect on the course of a survivor’s healing journey. Here we offer some tools that can help you support someone who shares personal experiences with you.
Internet Safety
Abuse, including image-based abuse and other technology-facilitated abuse, is never a victim’s fault. Even an individual “doing everything right” can be put in danger online or have their privacy and autonomy violated. However, there are steps one can take to protect themselves, mitigate harm and create a safer online existence.
Healing Resources Hub
Our Healing Resource Hub (coming Fall 2025) offers extensive resources, methods and suggestions to help survivors heal from the effects of trauma and to help allies and loved ones support survivors in their lives.