Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors

by Global Change Project Inc.
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Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Help support 1 million sexual violence survivors
Infographic about human trafficking
Infographic about human trafficking

In this report, we are spreading the word about the most common indicators of human trafficking. People of any age, race, gender or nationality can be victims of human trafficking.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security "Blue Campaign" has summarized the common signs they look for to identify victims and help save lives:

  • Does the person appear disconnected from family, friends, community organizations, or houses of worship?
  • Has a child stopped attending school?
  • Has the person had a sudden or dramatic change in behavior?
  • Is a juvenile engaged in commercial sex acts?
  • Is the person disoriented or confused, or showing signs of mental or physical abuse?
  • Does the person have bruises in various stages of healing?
  • Is the person fearful, timid, or submissive?
  • Does the person show signs of having been denied food, water, sleep, or medical care?
  • Is the person often in the company of someone to whom he or she defers? Or someone who seems to be in control of the situation, e.g., where they go or who they talk to?
  • Does the person appear to be coached on what to say?
  • Is the person living in unsuitable conditions?
  • Does the person lack personal possessions and appear not to have a stable living situation?
  • Does the person have freedom of movement? Can the person freely leave where they live? Are there unreasonable security measures?

They note that not all indicators are present in all situations, and not all situations with these indicators point to trafficking.

To reported suspected trafficking in the U.S. - 1-866-347-2423

For victims of human trafficking in the U.S. - 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to BeFree (233733)

To download an Indicators Card in different languages, use this link: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/materials/indicator-card

Similar to awareness campaigns over the last few decades aimed at educating the public about the signs of child abuse, we can work together to know and look out for indicators of human trafficking to restore victims' freedom and save lives.

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MapYourVoice Resource Map
MapYourVoice Resource Map

Your support for MapYourVoice provides so much more than giving survivors a place to tell their story. It also helps connect survivors with location-specific resources so they can access the right help, at the right time.

Within each survivor’s private online account login on MapYourVoice.org, they are provided with personalized, locally-specific resources based upon their current zip or regional code (they need not provide any other address information).

Our team of advanced developers have used their technological experience to create one of biggest pools of survivor resources available online. 

This means survivors can access a plethora of local resources, including:

  • Police stations
  • Hospitals and emergency care facilities 
  • Rape Crisis and other mental health community clinics
  • Legal aid and other legal support
  • Survivor advocacy organizations
  • Shelter and other acute victims’ services
  • Women, children, LGBT+ specific resources

Many times when someone has been victimized, they don’t know where to turn for needed support. By creating a free MapYourVoice user account, survivors are guided to the resources that can make a crucial difference during a time of great need.

Thank you for your continued support of this important project.

MapYourVoice Resource Example
MapYourVoice Resource Example

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She Said Movie
She Said Movie

The new movie She Said, is a dramatic retelling of the long history of sexual abuse Harvey Weinstein perpetrated on women in Hollywood, and the brave reporters and survivors who finally publicly outed him as a serial predator. 

The cultural reckoning brought on by this public spectacle, along side the outing of Bill Cosby and Larry Nassar, led to thousands of sexual violence survivors worldwide sharing their own stories publicly, in a moment now known as #MeToo.

This historic phenomenon marks the beginning of survivors having a public voice on such a larger scale, because by-and-large, sexual violence has lived (and thrived) in the shadows.

Even though the #MeToo moment has passed, sexual violence has not decreased. In fact, throughout this recent extended period of Covid isolation, the rates of intimate partner violence and child sexual abuse have risen.

While sexual violence is a difficult topic to hear about and confront, it is still crucial to keep supporting survivors in having a voice. This is why our primary project, MapYourVoice.org, exists - to give survivors a safe place to tell their stories and access appropriate assistance.

During this season of giving, we want to thank you for your continued support for this important endeavor.

 

In gratitude.

 

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Supporting survivors
Supporting survivors

Some people may wonder why it is important to support survivors of sexual assault. And, beyond this, how does supporting survivors help in the grand scheme of the global epidemic of sexual assault?

Here are some important reasons your support of survivors can make a positive impact:

1. Supporting survivors can help them feel empowered. Most survivors stay silent about sexual assault and abuse due to “victim blaming,” cultural misunderstanding, familial backlash, lack of meaningful criminal justice, and psychological impacts of sexual trauma. By supporting survivors, we let them know we believe them and honor their bravery...we've got their back in speaking up.  Even though there are a lot of reasons to stay silent, we let them know by our encouragement, there are good reasons to speak up as well - namely for their own empowerment. Reclaiming their voices from sexual trauma is important.

2. Providing a crucial step toward recovery.  Research shows that safely speaking about trauma is a first key step in recovery from sexual trauma. Therefore, supporting survivors can lead to increased recovery in those who've experienced sexual trauma.

3. Paving the way for other survivors speaking up.  If we support survivors, more will speak up. As Gloria Steinem once said, "Whenever a person speaks up and says, 'Wait a minute, this is wrong,' it helps other people do the same."

4. Stopping further sexual violence. By survivors speaking up it can expose perpetrators who tend to prey upon multiple victims. They can no longer hide out in the shadows. With exposure, they may even be prosecuted, preventing them from initiating future assaults and abuse.

5. Reducing the stigma around the topic.  If we keep engaging in the conscious conversations surrounding sexual violence, it can help decrease the stigma associated with being a survivor of sexual violence. This can help increase public knowledge and understanding of sexual violence, leading to better outcomes all around.

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Supporting survivors 2

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Vital Resources
Vital Resources

MapYourVoice provides vital resources for survivors and communities worldwide. These resources include:

• A safe place for survivors to tell their stories, which is both therapeutic and helps them organize their thoughts around the realities of trauma.

• Trauma-informed resources for survivors and the people who care about them.

• Research-driven data to better understand the issues surrounding sexual violence.

• Worldwide accessibility via computer or smart device.

• Ability for allies to show their support by interacting with survivor reports on the map.

Please visit MapYourVoice.org to explore all of the services and resources our organization provides. 

We appreciate your continued support of this important project.

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Location: Boulder, CO - USA
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Jeni Ambrose
Boulder , CO United States
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