BIPOC Healing Circles

All survivors have unique experiences, but BIPOC survivors often face similar struggles. Survivors who belong to marginalized identities and exist at the intersection of multiple identities face additional barriers when it comes to experiencing, disclosing, reporting, and receiving support after sexual, domestic, and intimate partner violence. The face of the anti-sexual violence movement is often a white, cisgender, young woman, but we know that description only represents a fraction of survivors. This stereotype can leave BIPOC survivors excluded and without the support they deserve. We wanted to create a space dedicated for BIPOC survivors to connect, support, and see one another.

Join us virtually on the second Wednesday of every month for meditation, musical healing, discussion/writing prompts, and community. Each month, we explore a new topic. Join in the conversation between the facilitators and other survivors, or just sit and listen. All BIPOC are welcome to join, whether you are a survivor yourself or know someone who is. Learn about what healing can look like and take home some tools and tips. Registering once gains you access to all upcoming BIPOC Healing Circles and our Survivor Support Newsletter, so you will only need to register one time. Before registering, be sure to read our Requirements and Guidelines below. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.

Upcoming BIPOC Healing Circles

Requirements

• This group is for adults only 18+.
• This groups is for all adult BIPOC survivors, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, etc.
• This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
• This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence
• There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom
  • registration details via Zoom will only be available to Survivors.org, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group.
  • while we do not vet or ask participants about their BIPOC identity, we ask that those who are not members of the BIPOC community to not attend this specific group to maintain it as a safe space for BIPOC survivors
• Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, Survivors.org encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
• Survivors.org staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
• All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.

Guidelines

Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator’s discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. Survivors.org cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.