Hearing about sexual violence in the media and online can be very difficult for survivors and their loved ones. Remember to take care of yourself during these times. Below is a thread of resources:
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The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.4673) & DoD Safe Helpline (safehelpline.org).
- In 2017, @taylorswift13 fearlessly shared her story of sexual assault in court. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month & #RAINNDay, Taylor Swift has made a generous gift to RAINN. Thank you for helping us ensure all survivors are believed and supported!
- We are experiencing unprecedented wait times for our online chat. If you are able, we encourage you to call 800.656.HOPE (4673) or reach out via chat tomorrow. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
- Replying to @RAINNIf you need support today, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is available: 800.656.HOPE or online.rainn.org.
- Thank you @TaylorSwift13 for always standing with survivors. Your generous donation this week during #SAAPM ensures that survivors and their loved ones get the help they need and deserve.
- If a friend shares that they've been sexually assaulted, here are a few ways that you can respond with kindness and empathy: rainn.org/articles/tips-… #TheBachelor @BachelorABC
- The number of people helped by the National Sexual Assault Hotline was 201% above average yesterday.
- If you are feeling overwhelmed by the news today, you can mute tweets containing certain words so you do not have to see them. Here is how you can access this Twitter feature: 1. Click on your Notifications. In the top right, click Settings on desktop or the Gear icon on mobile.
- Replying to @realDonaldTrumpIn reality, seven out of every 10 victims don't report to the police.
- It doesn’t matter if you were drinking or what you were wearing, sexual violence is never the survivor's fault—only the perpetrator is responsible. Consent is important and ALWAYS necessary. Thank you Katie for sharing your story tonight on #TheBachelorette💙
- In recent days, conversations about sexual assault have been flooding Twitter timelines in response to the news of Oluwatoyin Salau's death, rape charges brought against actor Danny Masterson, and survivors coming forward with their experiences of sexual violence and grooming.
- @danieljgillies and @Represent are teaming up to support RAINN. Order your special edition tee at represent.com/daniel #WeStandInTheRAINN
- Sexual assault is often underreported. We thank @taylorswift13 for speaking against it and hope her courage inspires others to do the same.
- Watching #TheBachelor and need to talk? The National Sexual Assault Hotline is free, confidential, and anonymous. 800.656.HOPE & online.rainn.org. @BachelorABC
