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Does Therapy REALLY work?!
Does Therapy REALLY work?! By Sarah DeMaison There are some people reading this who have seen a therapist, or two or even five before. Someone reading this might not “believe” in therapy. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Someone reading this might be...
Hope
HOPE By Sarah DeMaison Even though there are billions of people in the world, it is so easy to just feel so alone. Feeling as though there is no one you can count on or no one who understands. Some people may not have any support such as family or friends and others...
Brave Step Receives Funding from Reemprise Fund for Evaluation Design
Thanks to a generous grant from Reemprise Fund, Brave Step is taking a critical step in its development. Reemprise Fund is established at Foundation For The Carolinas and supports game-changing initiatives for visionary nonprofits employing a venture philanthropy...
Will Someone Please Just Tell Me WHY?!
Will Someone Please Just Tell Me WHY?! Have you ever had one of those days, or weeks, or months? April was stress awareness month, and I’ve got to be honest, I got in way over my head. I have been working on volunteering on writing a grant for my children’s elementary...
Community Outreach Coordinator
Brave Step is seeking a volunteer community outreach coordinator to assist the nonprofit in its mission to strengthen men and women impacted by sexual abuse. A community outreach coordinator will engage and educate our community from civic organizations to local...
Dr. Michael Yonkovig on Time Warner Cable News
Brave Step's advisory board member and psychologist Dr. Michael Yonkovig joined Time Warner Cable News to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the important options in...
Brave Step Receives 2016 Community Achievement Award
On Tuesday, April 5 in celebration of Take Back The Night, Brave Step was honored to receive the 2016 Community Achievement Award from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Education Committee. It is an honor and tribute...
Volunteer Coordinator
Brave Step is seeking a volunteer coordinator to assist the nonprofit in its mission to strengthen men and women impacted by sexual abuse. We seek a personable, organized and motivated professional who is passionate about the cause, has the ability to establish...
UNC Charlotte’s Take Back The Night
Mark your calendars for an important evening. UNC Charlotte's Take Back The Night event focuses on bringing awareness to sexual violence.
COURAGEOUS CORNER DATES SET FOR JUNE AND JULY
If you are a woman impacted by sexual abuse, Brave Step will host its next Courageous Corner meetings where you will be safe, understood and supported in your journey. This is a safe place where community and inspiration are guaranteed. Monday, June 6 from 6-7 p.m....
COURAGEOUS CORNER DATES SET FOR APRIL AND MAY
If you are a man or woman impacted by sexual abuse, Brave Step will host its next Courageous Corner meetings where you will be safe, understood and supported in your journey. This is a safe place where community and inspiration are guaranteed. Monday, April 4 from 6-7...
COURAGEOUS CORNER DATES SET FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH
If you are a man or woman impacted by sexual abuse, Brave Step will host its next Courageous Corner meetings where you will be safe, understood and supported in your journey. This is a safe place where community and inspiration are guaranteed. Monday, Feb. 1 from 6-7...
In the News: WBTV
On Dec, 30, 2015, Brave Step had the opportunity to join WBTV Bounce TV to discuss the impact sexual abuse has on adults, what Brave Step can offer survivors and more.
Charlotte Checkers Jan. 23, 2016
Join Brave Step at the Charlotte Checkers game Jan. 23, 2016 The Charlotte Checkers have given Brave Step a wonderful opportunity to share its mission and also raise funds in the process. For every $16 ticket sold, Brave Step receives $5. This is a great event for...
Research and Evaluation Volunteer Opportunity
Brave Step is seeking a research and evaluation volunteer with clinical and mental health experience to assist the nonprofit in its mission to strengthen men and women impacted by sexual abuse. The volunteer will work closely with the advisory board, leadership team...
2015 #GivingTuesdayCLT
Dear Supporters, Brave Step is participating in the second annual #GivingTuesdayCLT powered by SHARE Charlotte. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. After the sales of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s a time to celebrate and encourage charitable...
North Carolina Statutes for Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
North Carolina Statutes for Reporting Child Sexual Abuse By Seth H. Langson Many people in North Carolina think that all child sexual abuse must be reported. Unfortunately, that is not true. The confusion stems from the fact that there are two sections of Chapter 7B...
Volunteers Share Their Spiritual Story of Healing
Survivors of abuse take many journeys during the healing process. Some are spiritual and others are not. Either way, healing is important. Take a few minutes to listen to two of Brave Step's volunteers as they share their spiritual testimony.