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How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Violence | Brave Step

How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Violence | Brave Step

by Crystal Emerick | Oct 27, 2025 | Family & Friends, Loved Ones, Uncategorized

What to Know as an Ally or Friend of a Survivor You don’t have to have the right words, just the...
Parenting Safe Children Conversation-Starter Cards

Parenting Safe Children Conversation-Starter Cards

by Crystal Emerick | Oct 10, 2023 | Family & Friends, Loved Ones

Conversation-Starter Cards  With Parenting Safe Children  “Conversation-Starter...
Parenting Safe Children Conversation-Starter Cards

Off Limits

by Crystal Emerick | Oct 10, 2023 | Family & Friends, Loved Ones

Off Limits   Off Limits is written by two leading sexual assault prevention specialists,...
Braving the Conversation

Braving the Conversation

by Crystal Emerick | Mar 25, 2023 | Family & Friends, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers, Uncategorized

Braving the Conversation How to start a conversation about sexual violence Whether it is Sexual...
Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect

Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect

by Crystal Emerick | May 13, 2021 | Changemaker, Family & Friends, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect Teaching young children about body...
My Body! What I Say Goes!

My Body! What I Say Goes!

by Crystal Emerick | May 13, 2021 | Changemaker, Family & Friends, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

My Body! What I Say Goes A book to empower and teach children about personal body safety,...
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Growth often begins with one brave step, and somet Growth often begins with one brave step, and sometimes, that step becomes a movement that helps others grow. In the Grow Healthy, Help People Podcast by @accordusteam, Brave Step Executive Director Crystal Emerick shares her journey from survivor to nonprofit leader and the heart behind Brave Step’s mission to support survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. The conversation explores: 💙 The power of survivor-centered support 💙 Building community through recovery and advocacy 💙 The challenges and growth of nonprofit leadership 💙 The vision for creating safer, healthier communities We’re grateful for opportunities to share not only the work of Brave Step, but the hope, resilience and transformation that continue to emerge through this community every day. 🎧 Tune in and listen to the conversation. https://youtu.be/HKg_fpgHzAU?si=jhEnd6OJV3VnYj80 or visit BraveStep.org. #BraveStep #GrowHealthyHelpPeople #SurvivorSupport #HealingJourney #NonprofitLeadership #TraumaHealing #CommunityImpact
Leadership is not always loud. Sometimes leadersh Leadership is not always loud. Sometimes leadership looks like listening carefully, staying present, creating safe spaces and helping others feel heard. For survivors of trauma and sexual violence, compassionate listening can reduce isolation, build trust and remind someone they are not alone. You do not need perfect words to support someone well. Presence matters more than perfection. Listening is leadership because people grow in spaces where they feel safe, respected and believed. #SupportStartsHere #ListeningIsLeadership #OneBraveThing #BraveStep
Knowing what to say matters. Knowing what to do ma Knowing what to say matters. Knowing what to do matters more. 💛 Join us for Deepening Allyship on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. for an interactive workshop where you'll practice real skills to support survivors of sexual violence. Learn bystander intervention, co-regulation and how to show up when it counts. Because allyship isn't just awareness. It's action. 🔗 Register at BraveStep.org. #BraveStep #Changemaker #DeepeningAllyship #EndSexualViolence #AllyshipInAction #SurvivorSupport
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