For Indigenous communities, the rates of sexual violence are alarmingly high compared to the general population.1, 2 A majority of these crimes are committed by individuals outside of Indigenous communities, compounding the historical and systemic challenges faced by Indigenous people.2 Despite the gravity of these crimes, barriers to reporting and strained relations with law enforcement…
Sexual violence is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across all demographics; however, systemic racism creates unique and significant barriers for marginalized communities seeking support. This article explores the intersection of systemic racism and sexual violence, highlighting the challenges faced by victim-survivors of color and the structural inequalities that exacerbate their situation. Understanding Systemic Racism…
Approximately 15% of the global population has a disability.1 Victim-survivors of sexual violence living with disabilities, invisible and/or visible, often face unique barriers through societal biases, systemic barriers, and a lack of accessible resources. The Marginalization of Disabled Survivors Victim-survivors living with disabilities face disproportionately high rates of sexual violence.2 People with disabilities (PWD) are…
Far too often, survivors of domestic and/or intimate partner violence hear some variation of the phrase, “Why Didn’t You Leave?” Asking such a question, whether intentional or not, places the blame on the victim-survivor for not leaving sooner, rather than on the perpetrator for being abusive in the first place, which is where it belongs….
Hear from male survivors on why they believe it’s so important to make space for boys and men in survivor spaces and the overall movement. The following answers are excerpts from our Male Survivors Panel. Yonah Kohn “How survivors heal from their experiences is going to be different, depending on so many factors. But before…
The sexual violence movement has made significant progress in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and advocating for policy changes in the era of the #MeToo movement. Alarmingly, over 27% of men will experience sexual victimization in their lifetimes.1 Despite these distressing statistics, the conversation surrounding sexual violence predominantly centers on female survivors, leaving the experiences, challenges,…
Adultification originated as a term to describe when children are treated as older than they are, or when they are forced to grow up before their time. Now, it often specifically refers to the racist act of treating and perceiving minority children as older than they are, or expecting a level of maturity from them…
Male survivors share how the gender roles enforced upon them have influenced and shaped their healing process. The following answers are excerpts from our Male Survivors Panel. Antuan Raimone “Growing up, and once I was in college, or, middle of high school, [I began] understanding that I was attracted to other men. I was trying…
Being a male survivor can be a difficult and isolating experience. Hear what four male survivors have to say to other men on their journey as they heal from sexual violence. The following answers are excerpts from our Male Survivors Panel. Jeff Dion First, I want to say that I’m a big believer in support…
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