Sexual Violence:
Resources, Reporting, Some Key Links ...
If you or someone you know have been impacted by a sexual assault, there are a variety of supports available for you.
At schools, School Counsellors and School Psychologists can be an excellent resource and support. Other community supports are provided in the link Resources & Contacts.
Sexual violence can happen to anyone.
You are not alone. You are not responsible.
You are not to blame. You are worthy. You are strong
IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE SUPPORT, THE NL SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS AND PREVENTION CENTRE’S CRISIS, SUPPORT, AND INFORMATION LINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, AND 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR AT 1-800-726-2743.
A few facts about Sexual Violence / Sexual Assault:
People who have been sexually assaulted are more likely to use drugs than the general public
3.4 times more likely to use marijuana
6 times more likely to use cocaine
10 times more likely to use other major drugs
Sexual violence also affects victims’ relationships with their family, friends, and co-workers.12
38% of victims of sexual violence experience work or school problems, which can include significant problems with a boss, coworker, or peer.
37% experience family/friend problems, including getting into arguments more frequently than before, not feeling able to trust their family/friends, or not feeling as close to them as before the crime.
84% of survivors who were victimized by an intimate partner experience professional or emotional issues, including moderate to severe distress, or increased problems at work or school.
79% of survivors who were victimized by a family member, close friend or acquaintance experience professional or emotional issues, including moderate to severe distress, or increased problems at work or school.
67% of survivors who were victimized by a stranger experience professional or emotional issues, including moderate to severe distress, or increased problems at work or school.
Source: https://rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence
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