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Guide for Educating Legislators

Guide for Educating Legislators

by Crystal Emerick | Nov 10, 2020 | Changemaker, Policy Education

Guide for Educating Legislators ValorUS (formerly the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault...
Practical Approaches for Strengthening Law Enforcement’s Response to Sexual Assault

Practical Approaches for Strengthening Law Enforcement’s Response to Sexual Assault

by Crystal Emerick | Nov 10, 2020 | Changemaker, Policy Education

Practical Approaches for Strengthening Law Enforcement’s Response to Sexual Assault This...
A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Assault

A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Assault

by Crystal Emerick | Nov 5, 2020 | Changemaker, Guides, Individual

A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Assault This guide explains what to do if you are sexually...
Coping with the Shock of Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse

Coping with the Shock of Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse

by bravestep-admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Changemaker, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

Coping with the Shock of Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse A what you might be feeling and what to do...
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Lean In and Learn 💡 | Sexual Violence & Mental Lean In and Learn 💡 | Sexual Violence & Mental Health Disparities Sexual violence doesn’t just harm bodies. It profoundly impacts minds, families and futures. Survivors are significantly more likely to experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use and suicidal thoughts. These mental health disparities are not coincidences. They are consequences. Yet too often, survivors face stigma and barriers to care instead of the support they deserve. At Brave Step, we meet this crisis head-on with trauma-informed mental health services, education and advocacy. Because wellbeing isn’t just possible — it’s urgent. Reflexiona y Aprende 💡 | Violencia Sexual y Desigualdades en la Salud Mental La violencia sexual no solo daña el cuerpo — también impacta profundamente la mente, la familia y el futuro. Las personas sobrevivientes tienen muchas más probabilidades de enfrentar depresión, ansiedad, TEPT (trastorno de estrés postraumático), consumo de sustancias y pensamientos suicidas. Estas desigualdades en la salud mental no son coincidencias — son consecuencias. Y sin embargo, con demasiada frecuencia, las sobrevivientes enfrentan estigmas y barreras en lugar de recibir el apoyo que merecen. En Brave Step, enfrentamos esta crisis con servicios de salud mental informados por el trauma, educación y defensa. Porque sanar no solo es posible — es urgente. #ReflexionaYAprende #SaludMental #ApoyoASobrevivientes #SinEstigma #BraveStep #RecuperaciónDelTrauma #LeanInAndLearn #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportSurvivors #EndTheStigma #BraveStep #TraumaRecovery
🥂 A Toast to 10 Years! In today's special Toa 🥂 A Toast to 10 Years! In today's special Toast to 10 feature, longtime ally Charlie Elberson shares powerful reflections on Brave Step’s journey, honoring our ability to hold tight to the vision while adapting to meet the evolving needs of our community. As Charlie beautifully reminds us, this is the true definition of growth. 🌱 We are grateful for champions like Charlie who believe in the mission and the future we’re building together. Here's to the past 10 years and the many more to come! 💙 #BraveStep #ToastTo10 #Changemaker #SupportSurvivors #GrowthInAction
Behind the Brave | Featuring Brave Sharon 💙 Be Behind the Brave | Featuring Brave Sharon 💙 Behind the Brave is a woman who rises. Sharon is a voice of strength and a heart of hope in our Courageous Corner support group, and her words remind us why this work matters. “I see the lives of survivors rise beyond the pain of their past. … We rise, and we stand!” In her journey and in community, Sharon embodies what it means to be BRAVE & COURAGEOUS. Through shared stories, sisterhood and growth in safe spaces, she and others are reclaiming their voices and their worth. Thank you, Sharon, for being behind the brave and in front of change. 💙 #BehindTheBrave #MyWhy #HealingJourney #SurvivorStrong #BraveStep #WeRiseTogether
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