It's April, meaning it's Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. This episode covers 10 common misconceptions or myths of sexual assault or abuse that everyone needs to know about so, as a society, we can correct misinformed comments, shift these misconceptions to the truth, prevent further abuse, and best support survivors.
Sources used to create this episode:
https://www.d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/all_statistics_20150619.pdf
https://www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent
https://www.taalk.org/resources/signs-of-abuse/244-sexual-acts-between-minors
https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/Publications_NSVRC_Overview_False-Reporting.pdf
Healing requires energy, vulnerability, and hard work. It’s a lifelong journey and it's never linear. Whatever season you're in on your healing journey, hold on to hope. <3
I hope you have a lovely rest of your day!
Love,
MacKenzie Mae
For help NOW!
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
For boys and men specifically: 1-800-656-4673
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