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Welcome to Brave Step®
Brave Step empowers individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence. To shape a strong, supportive community, we:
- Provide personalized services that help adults impacted by sexual violence reclaim the life they deserve;
- Foster brave public conversations about sexual violence; 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.
Empowering Adults Impacted by Sexual Violence Since 2014
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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.
Peer Leader Training Nov. 4, 2023
Peer Leader Training During Brave Step’s Peer Leader Training, we will explore together what it means to be a peer leader and discuss best practices. Brave Step currently needs peer leaders to lead our Courageous Corners(peer support group), Courageous Book...
Assistant Group Leader Training
Assistant Group Leader Training During Brave Step’s Assistant Group Leader training, we will explore what it means to be an assistant group leader and discuss best practices. This training will be a step towards becoming an assistant group leader for our...
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast: Empowering survivors of sexual abuse
Brave Step Founder Joined The Charlotte Ledger Podcast Brave Step founder Crystal Emerick joins The Charlotte Ledger podcast to discuss the importance of empowering sexual abuse survivors and raising awareness among children.