Go Down on Me with Patience

Intimacy after sexual violence can be difficult for many survivors for a variety of reasons, all of which are valid. How can survivors and their intimate partners navigate intimacy after assault?

Go Down on Me with Patience is a zine created by PAVE’s Fall 2024 Outreach and Admin, Angie O’Connor, discussing how intimacy can feel for survivors and some ways survivors can take steps to feel safe again during intimate moments.

988 suicide & crisis lifeline

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

Phone: 988

Chat: Click here to chat

Text: Send any message to 988

National Sexual Assault Hotline

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.

Phone: 800-656-4673
Chat: Click here to chat

VictimConnect Resource Center

VictimConnect is a referral helpline where ALL crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately. 


Phone and text: 855-4-VICTIM
Online chat: Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm EST

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