TW: Rape, Sexual Violence, Incest
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Because everyone should read stuff like this.
Common Reactions to Sexual Assault
Each survivor of sexual assault responds uniquely to the assault, and the recovery process is different for each individual. These reactions may be experienced days, months, or years after an assault. Survivors suffer a great deal…
(Source: psychokatal, via feminismisforlovers)
April 25th is Denim Day. Show Your Support for Sexual Assault Survivors by Wearing Denim
There Is No Excuse
Italy, 1992. A 45-year-old driving instructor picks up an 18-year-old girl for her first lesson, takes her to an isolated road, pulls her out of the car, wrestles her out of one leg of her jeans and rapes her. She courageously tells her parents. They help and support her in pressing charges, leading to the perpetrator’s arrest and prosecution. He is convicted of rape and sentenced to jail.
He appeals. The case reaches the Italian Supreme Court, which overturns his sentence and releases him. “Because the victim wore very, very tight jeans,” the Court notes in their decision, “she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans it was no longer rape but consensual sex.”Oh my god, this needs to end
(Source: , via queertimmy)
This month is sexual assault awareness month !! The color is teal to represent those who suffer or have suffered from sexual assault. Purple represents domestic violence!! I am a part of an organization SAVES (sexual assault & violence education by students) at my school. We had a HUGE event last night. She attended “) & supported me !! It meant more than the world to me !! Her pictures are a plus to an eventful night that took place for the speak out against Sexual Assault & Violence .. she’s wearing ribbons for support !! “Take Back the Night” was a huge success !! “)
Loving the Support :)
