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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...
What About Me?

What About Me?

by Crystal Emerick | Feb 23, 2022 | Intimate Partner, Loved Ones

What About Me? A Book for Men Helping Female Partners Deal with Childhood Sexual Abuse ...
When Your Partner Was Sexually Abused as a Child

When Your Partner Was Sexually Abused as a Child

by Crystal Emerick | Feb 23, 2022 | Intimate Partner, Loved Ones

When Your Partner Was Sexually Abused as a Child  Created by Family Services of Greater...
When “Yes” Means “No”

When “Yes” Means “No”

by Crystal Emerick | Feb 23, 2022 | Community, Good to Know, Individual, Useful Information

When “Yes Means “No”. The Truth about Consent. Sexual assault happens, on...
Do I Need a Lawyer?

Do I Need a Lawyer?

by Crystal Emerick | May 29, 2021 | Changemaker, Good to Know, Useful Information

Do I need a lawyer?  Herman Law shares helpful legal guidance for child sexual abuse survivors...
Body Safety Education: A parents’ guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse

Body Safety Education: A parents’ guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse

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

Body Safety Education ‘Body Safety Education — A parents’ guide to protecting...
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💙 Voices of Change: Nicole For many survivors, 💙 Voices of Change: Nicole For many survivors, one of the hardest parts of recovery is feeling like you have to explain yourself — your reactions, your boundaries, your story — even to people who care about you. In this short video, Nicole shares what it’s been like to find sisterhood and safety in Brave Step’s peer groups, a space where there’s a shared understanding, a “common language,” and no pressure to explain in order to be believed. “It’s a safe place,” she says. “A place that lets you know you’re not alone.” In the room with other women, she found the words she wished others had known how to offer — compassion, validation and care. Nicole’s voice reminds us that growth doesn’t have to happen in isolation. Sometimes, change begins with being met exactly where you are. 🎥 Watch Nicole’s story and learn more about peer support at Brave Step. https://youtu.be/gtAGIejrWAE 💙 You are not alone. #VoicesOfChange #SurvivorVoices #PeerSupport #YouAreNotAlone #HealingInCommunity
Education Is Prevention, and it often starts at ho Education Is Prevention, and it often starts at home. Many caregivers want to talk about consent and body safety with their kids… but aren’t sure where to begin. What’s age-appropriate? What if I say the wrong thing? That’s why we’re sharing the “Consent & Body Safety” Changemaker training led by the amazing advocate, Jayneen Sanders. This workshop offers practical, age-appropriate tools to help you talk with children about: • body safety • feelings • safe vs. unsafe touch • consent and respectful relationships You don’t have to have all the perfect words. You just have to be willing to start the conversation. Because when children learn about safety and consent early, prevention begins. 🎥 Watch anytime on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/jrPN-buJjMI. 💙 Share with a parent, caregiver or educator #EducationIsPrevention #ConsentMatters #TraumaInformedParenting #ProtectKids
One Brave Thing: Interrupt Harm — Gently, When Y One Brave Thing: Interrupt Harm — Gently, When You Can. Sexist comments can seem small in the moment. But they help create a culture where disrespect and harm are normalized. Here are 3 brave ways to respond when you hear a sexist comment: • Name it: “That doesn’t sit right with me.” • Ask a question: “What do you mean by that?” • Shift the moment: “Let’s keep this respectful.” You don’t have to call someone out perfectly. You don’t have to turn it into a debate. Sometimes, the bravest thing is simply not letting it slide. Small moments of interruption help build safer spaces and safer spaces help prevent harm. One brave thing this weekend: notice, pause and choose a response that aligns with your values. #OneBraveThing #EverydayCourage #BystanderIntervention #CultureShift #PreventionStartsWithUs
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