Survivors around the world are speaking up about abuse, rape, domestic violence, for many it took a long time to reach out but when they did their voices grew louder and bravely started spreading awareness. Here are but a few voices fundraising, blogging, sharing their light and hope.
Natasha Hagan's articles - Survivor Manual
Recent Articles:
Natasha Hagan's articles - Survivor Manual
Recent Articles:
- Kimleigh Smith: From TOTALLY To Survivor Superhero - April 16th 2013
- Marnie Goodfriend: Hero To Survivors Around The World - April 14th 2013
- Mick Foley Gives Hope to Survivors Through his efforts with RAINN - March 20th 2013
- Kyler England Gives Hope to Survivors Through Her Song ‘Battle Cry’ -March 11th 2013
Bands4RAINN - After learning about the abuse allegations at Penn State Kelsey Hirsch designed these wrist bands to help bring awareness to end abuse. To date she has raised over $15,000, click here to visit the Rainn store and start wearing your own band.
*To mark Child abuse awareness month, get your special offer 4 bands for $10*.
You can follow Kelsey’s progress on her Rainnmaker page, Facebook and Twitter @bands4rainn #4victims
*To mark Child abuse awareness month, get your special offer 4 bands for $10*.
You can follow Kelsey’s progress on her Rainnmaker page, Facebook and Twitter @bands4rainn #4victims
Breaking The Silence #End The Hate
A motivational speaker Ally Reda is breaking the silence of sexual assault, campaigning to end the hate of social cruelty against kids and creating a PSA. Follow her on twitter @OSACanada, ioin in and take your photo to end silence. Upload them on her facebook page, be involved in making the PSA, get your #endthehate hat or sponsor the campaign. All sponsorship goes into the #endthehate hats and all money raised is donated to charity.
A motivational speaker Ally Reda is breaking the silence of sexual assault, campaigning to end the hate of social cruelty against kids and creating a PSA. Follow her on twitter @OSACanada, ioin in and take your photo to end silence. Upload them on her facebook page, be involved in making the PSA, get your #endthehate hat or sponsor the campaign. All sponsorship goes into the #endthehate hats and all money raised is donated to charity.
Rape Victim Advocates
A Chicago based non-profit organisation dedicated to providing support for victims of sexual violence through counselling, advocacy and education.
Their crisis support helps victims 24 hours a day from counselling to medical and legal information, trained staff can accompany the victim through the entire healing and legal process if they wish.
RVA helps communities/ schools/ social organisations through education and prevention programmes for youths/adolescents and adults along with professional training for healthcare and law enforcement personnel. Their Advocates work closely with the legal/medical system to continually improve the treatment of sexual assault victims. RVA has been empowering victims to become survivors since 1974. Visit their website www.rapevictimadvocates.org, Facebook and Twitter @rapevictimadv to find out more and help support them.
A Chicago based non-profit organisation dedicated to providing support for victims of sexual violence through counselling, advocacy and education.
Their crisis support helps victims 24 hours a day from counselling to medical and legal information, trained staff can accompany the victim through the entire healing and legal process if they wish.
RVA helps communities/ schools/ social organisations through education and prevention programmes for youths/adolescents and adults along with professional training for healthcare and law enforcement personnel. Their Advocates work closely with the legal/medical system to continually improve the treatment of sexual assault victims. RVA has been empowering victims to become survivors since 1974. Visit their website www.rapevictimadvocates.org, Facebook and Twitter @rapevictimadv to find out more and help support them.