A special monthly episode of Ask Ava where we answer 3 questions from teens and young adults this month: -"If something isn't about sex, why is it considered sexual harassment?" - specifically gay slurs and asking someone out over and...
Topic: Sexual Violence
5 Red Flags and 5 Tips to Protect Your Child Online
Article about talking with children and protections to take about child sexual abuse online. From Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Ask Ava, Episode 158: “What if I’m afraid to tell anyone about someone sexually assaulting me?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
“Teaching Consent Doesn’t Have to be Hard”
Article with suggestions for teaching about consent. From the Southern Poverty Law Center's Learning for Justice.
“Center Survivors: A Resource for Families and Educators in Responding to Sexual Violence”
Article with advice for supporting young people who experience sexual violence.
Stalking and Sexual Violence – Infographic
Stats and information about how these 2 types of violence often connect. Produced by Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC)
Sexual Violence and Stalking video – from SPARC
A video about the connection between these two topics, which can assist service providers and legal professionals. From Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center (SPARC).
2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health by The Trevor Project
Study with statistics and information about supporting LGBTQ+ youth, who are at high risk for suicidal ideation, and higher risk for dating violence because of how others mistreat them.
Webinar – Living on the Intersections: The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People of Color
View a 1 hour recording of a webinar from 3/30/23. NTTAC is the National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health.
“Safe Relationships” – By Queer Youth, For Queer Youth
Guide for safe relationships made by Queer Youth Assemble.
