Pinterest is an online pinboard.
Organize and share things you love.
Local (Maine) and national sexual assault statistics & facts.
Wheel of sexualized violence escalating through emotional to physical abuse.
2 repins
683,000 Rapes occur per year, that's more than one per minute.
4 repins
"60% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police."
1 like 2 repins
#ididnotreport hashtag on Twitter - so many brave people are sharing their stories on why they were afraid to report a sexual assault. If you feel the same way - you are not alone. Fear of not being believed, and feelings of shame and guilt are very common reasons for why someone may not report. Regardless of the reasons, always remember ...it was not your fault. (*trigger warning* for article & tweets).
1 like 6 repins
The perpetrator is so rarely a stranger hiding in the bushes.
2 repins
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
3 repins
11 Myths About Sexual Assault and Dating Violence. (Photo info and images from dosomething.org)
8 repins
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Rock those teal colors - break the silence!
7 repins
Maine Sex Offender Registry. (If you live outside of Maine, try your state website, or a national sex offender registry site. It's a great tool to have at your fingertips).
One in four women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.
1 repin
Sexual assault prevention tips with a spin ...a great portrayal of how blame and responsibility should be placed on the offender, and not the victim.
2 repins
Fetching pins…
