Article discussing sexual violence and its possible effects on LGBTQIA+ survivors. It also includes ways to support LGBTQIA+ survivors, including suggested phrases. From RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network/National Sexual Assault Hotline)
Topic: Healing
“Luckiest Girl Alive” movie roundtable
In this video, RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) is sharing their support and partnership with Netflix for the new film, "Luckiest Girl Alive" (2022). The book's author, an actor, and licensed clinical social worker talk about how one...
“Healing with PTSD is not Linear”
An article with information on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after sexual violence, and resources for those showing symptoms. From RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network/National Sexual Assault Helpline)
Equipo de Respuesta a la Agresión Sexual (SART)
Card describing how SART supports survivors age 13+, within 5 days after a sexual assault. See the English version here: https://safe-sound.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SART-Rack-Card.pdf
Card – Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Card describing how SART supports survivors age 13+, within 5 days after a sexual assault. See the Spanish version here: https://safe-sound.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SART-Rack-Card-Spanish.pdf

Video: “Dear Ava, What can teens expect when visiting the hospital after a sexual assault?”
Video version of special Ask Ava podcast episode, geared towards teens and those who care about teens. In this episode, our youth volunteer Ella interviews Melissa Inzitari, Forensic Nurse Examiner and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator for Somerset County,...

Video: Ask Ava, Episode 128 – “How does the Sexual Assault Response Team support teens?”
Video version of special Ask Ava podcast episode, geared towards teens and those who care about teens. In this episode, our youth volunteer Ella interviews Melissa Inzitari, Forensic Nurse Examiner and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator for Somerset County,...

Ask Ava, Episode 128: “How does the Sexual Assault Response Team support teens?”
A special longer podcast interview - episode is geared towards teens and those who care about teens. Watch the video version here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BlzHKW0TRo&t=1s
A Love Letter to Survivors and Those Living with Violence or Abuse
To all survivors and anyone living with violence or abuse – you are more than worthy of love, of joy, of thriving. Whatever your experience is, please know that you are resilient. Because when we’re experiencing abuse, just getting to...

Ask Ava, Episode 124: “Can couples counseling heal abuse?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.