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Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse

by Crystal Emerick | Nov 12, 2020 | Changemaker, Good to Know, Loved Ones

Child Sexual Abuse According to the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington,...

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Prevention begins with knowledge. Learning about t Prevention begins with knowledge. Learning about trauma, healthy boundaries and survivor-centered support helps stop sexual violence before it happens. Mark your calendars for April 28 to learn how to become a better ally. https://bravestep.org/becoming-an-ally/ #PreventionMatters #preventioniseducation #learningabouttrauma
Everyday Courage Isn’t Always Loud. Sometimes, i Everyday Courage Isn’t Always Loud. Sometimes, it signs up. As February comes to a close, we’re reminded that courage often looks ordinary — showing up, listening well, offering steady presence. And we need that kind of courage in our community. Brave Step is currently seeking: 💙 Peer Leaders — to help hold trauma-informed, survivor-centered spaces 💙 Meat Fest Planning Committee Members — to bring creativity and heart to one of our signature gatherings 💙 Volunteers for our April 21 Color It Blue event — to help turn awareness into visible, community-wide support You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to be “perfectly prepared.” You just need to care. This is how awareness grows. This is how community strengthens. This is everyday courage in action. Interested? We’d love to connect. 💙 #EverydayCourage #ColorItBlue #VolunteerWithPurpose #CommunityCare
Everyday Courage Looks Like Paying Attention. Tra Everyday Courage Looks Like Paying Attention. Trauma isn’t always visible and often, neither is the strength it takes to carry it. Here are 3 ways someone might be living with trauma, even if they’ve never named it out loud (source: trauma educator Vicki Peterson): • heightened startle response or constant alertness • emotional numbness or sudden mood shifts • difficulty trusting, resting, or feeling safe PTSD and complex trauma are often misunderstood as “invisible,” which means survivors are frequently overlooked, even in settings that aren’t yet trauma-informed. Sometimes courage isn’t about having the right words. It’s about noticing, believing and sharing a resource when it might help. If this resonates, consider passing it along. Courage starts with reaching out. Learn more at https://bravestep.org/3-ways-you-can-see-someone-has-experienced-trauma/. 💙 #EverydayCourage #TraumaAwareness #TraumaInformedCare #YouAreNotAlone
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