Category: Survivor Support Resources

How can abuse survivors cope during legal proceedings?

Pursuing legal action as an abuse survivor takes courage and strength. While it’s an important step toward healing, the process can strain your mental health....

How denial hurts childhood sexual abuse survivors

Denial is a common way for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to cope. It means not accepting the reality of the abuse, which can briefly...

What are the rights of the victim of sexual...

Sexual assault is a grave violation that impacts countless individuals across Florida. Victims of sexual assault in Florida have specific rights that protect their dignity,...

Creating safe spaces: How to support a survivor of...

When someone you love has experienced sexual abuse, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions and uncertainty about how to provide support. It’s important...

The $83 Million Verdict Against Trump May Be Too...

Many pundits were shocked by the $83 million verdict against Donald Trump for defaming E. Jean Carroll after she reported his sexual assault. Many question whether this...

Should sexual abuse survivors consider filing a civil lawsuit?

Every 68 seconds, someone in America faces sexual abuse. While survivors often attempt to seek justice through the criminal court system, many find that it...

5 therapy options for sexual abuse survivors

Countless sexual abuse survivors struggle with mental health issues. Similar to soldiers in military combat, sexual abuse survivors can relive traumatic episodes and experience triggers...

Difference between troubled child sex abuse survivors vs. the...

 There are two types of child sex abuse survivors, the troubled child sex abuse survivor and a thriving survivor. Many assume that victims who were...

Reporting sex abuse to your church? Ask these questions...

A church is a place people should feel loved, cared for and supported by the clergy who run it. Sadly, some church staff use their...