Institutions have a responsibility to protect children from sexual abuse, and when they fail, the impact on survivors, non-offending members, and other institutions is far-reaching….
The trauma of sexual abuse and other forms of violence makes survivors uniquely vulnerable to the ways in which these crimes are portrayed or addressed in media material. Developing and adhering to…
State laws affect all our lives in myriad ways every day. When it comes to child sexual abuse,
state laws dictate how specific crimes are defined, the timeframe in which those crimes can…
State laws affect all our lives in myriad ways every day. When it comes to child sexual abuse,
state laws dictate how specific crimes are defined, the timeframe in which those crimes can…
The word “justice” can mean something different from one survivor of child sexual abuse to
another, and each meaning is equally valid. The healing process for survivors is impacted by
numerous factors, including the…
What is a Statute of Limitations?
A statute of limitations (SOL) is a legally-defined period of time during which a criminal or civil
legal action can be initiated against a person or entity alleged…
It can be extremely difficult for survivors to come forward and share their story. They may feel ashamed, concerned that they won’t be believed, or worried they’ll be blamed. Leave any “why”…
You Are Not Broken – Child sexual abuse is far more prevalent than most people realize. If you were harmed as a child, that does not mean you will be a parent…
Sextortion is when someone threatens to distribute your confidential and sensitive material (often nude photos) if you do not do something they want (such as providing them more images of a sexual…
Disclosing your abuse, assault, or maltreatment is a deeply personal choice. Some survivors feel that creating a plan around who and what they should tell and what support they may need around…
Self-care is a crucial, non-negotiable part of the healing journey for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. We hear the term “self care” thrown around a lot in our culture…
Raising children as an abuse survivor can be a lonely and isolating experience. The triggers and flashbacks of abuse can be hard for non-survivors to understand. It can also be a healing…
When a survivor first shares what happened to them, the first reaction from the person they trust enough to tell about the most intimate violation of mind, body, and spirit means so…
Often, survivors of sexual assault do not speak out about their experiences, sometimes due to feelings of shame, guilt, or self-blame. Some survivors keep silent out of a sense of duty to…
The early stages of finding mental health assistance can be overwhelming for survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). Mental health providers who are culturally competent are an integral part of quality mental…
In episode 492 of The Trauma Therapist podcast, Ignacio G HutĂa Xeiti Rivera talks about their sexual trauma, healing, and liberation for marginalized people. This episode involves an intergenerational conversation and lessons…
