National Sexual Assault Advocate Appreciation Day

National Sexual Assault Advocate Appreciation Day

In April 2023, Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE) founded the first annual National Sexual Assault Advocate Appreciation Day in order to show our gratitude towards those who support survivors during their trauma. The work that advocates do is unparalleled and often plays a crucial role in the healing process. In many areas, survivor advocates…

How Transgender People Have Led the Fight Against Sexual Assault

How Transgender People Have Led the Fight Against Sexual Assault

Transgender individuals have been at the forefront of the fight against sexual violence, despite facing significant discrimination and violence themselves. Trans activists have championed movements to protect and support all survivors of sexual violence.  Historical Trans Leaders Fighting Against Sexual Violence Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992) Marsha P. Johnson, is a prominent transgender activist, and co-founded…

What is a Sexual Assault Advocate?

What is a Sexual Assault Advocate?

Sexual assault advocates are professionally and specially trained individuals who respond to and support survivors of sexual assault. They provide unparalleled support to survivors in the immediate and long-term aftermath of sexual assault. Sexual assault advocates work in many different settings, such as the hospital, college campuses, on the site of a sexual assault, rape…