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Welcome to Brave Step
Brave Step empowers individuals who have been impacted by sexual abuse. To shape a strong, supportive community, we:
- Provide personalized services that help adults impacted by sexual abuse reclaim the life they deserve;
- Foster brave public conversations about sexual abuse; and
- Cultivate courageous changemakers.
Our Vision
To inspire and empower adults to take action within their lives and to shape a strong, supportive community for current and future generations.
The Brave Step Approach
Brave Step equips adult survivors, loved ones and the community with the skills and understanding to shape a strong, supportive community.
Latest In The News
As a survivor-led organization, our secret to success is understanding firsthand what it’s like and creating a place, both online and in person, where individuals are safe, understood and supported.
A Cup of Courage
A Cup of Courage is a time of courage and connection. It’s an opportunity to bravely discuss the impact sexual abuse and assault has in our lives as survivors, loved ones, community advocates and those simply wanting to learn more. Guest speakers and breakout sessions...
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Cultivate: Crystal Emerick’s Path Inspires Others To Take Their Own Brave Step
Content taken from Cultivate. By Lindsey J. Cable with toth shop As a girl living on a farm in Eastern North Carolina, Crystal Emerick had no idea how one brave step would ignite a passion in her and change her life – and the lives of others forever. Emerick is...
Sarah Clanton & Carrie Welling Fundraiser – Oct. 6
Sarah Clanton, musical mermaid & Pop'icana cellist, singer-songwriter & Carrie Welling, fellow Nashvillian & shining indie pop star on the rise, are going on tour! After a year of big transitions & self-reflection for us both, we're ready to sit in the...