The experiences of women are deeply influenced by a historical and ongoing struggle for bodily autonomy and respect. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly one in three women worldwide (approximately 30%) have endured physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner at some point in their lives.1,2 Violence against women, particularly…
Adolescence is an incredibly formative time in our lives and healing from sexual violence at this age can add another layer of challenge for survivors. Join us as we discuss the ways these survivors have healed and moved forward after trauma. Hosted by PAVE Ambassador and survivor, Delaney Henderson, this panel features both survivors who…
Hear from Sochil Martin, an outspoken survivor of the megachurch La Luz Del Mundo. In this episode of the Survivors.org Podcast, Sochil speaks with PAVE Founder, Angela Rose, about her experience of sexual violence at the hands of church leaders. Learn More About The Guest Sochil Martin Sochil Martin is a Mexican American woman who…
Hear from Jon Vaughn, a former football player for the University of Michigan and the National Football League (NFL). In this episode, Jon and PAVE Founder, Angela Rose, discuss his story, his advocacy, and the impact that trauma can have on various aspects of a survivor’s life. Learn More About The Guest Jon Vaughn Jonathan…
Actor Johnathon Schaech accepts PAVE’s Shattering The Silence Award. About Johnathon Schaech “Actor Johnathon Schaech exploded onto the scene as one of Hollywood’s most handsome leading men in HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN QUILT and Tom Hanks’ directorial debut THAT THING YOU DO. Over the last twenty-five years, he’s starred in over 160 Hollywood productions working…
Hire Survivors Hollywood founder Sarah Ann Masse accepts PAVE’s Shattering The Silence Award. Hire Survivors Hollywood is working to end retaliation against survivors in the entertainment industry. After coming forward, Masse experienced career retaliation, and recognizing that this is a barrier for many survivors, she sought to create change. Hire Survivors Hollywood works with production…
i hate you and you make me sick now but i loved you and you made me feel good you disgust me and you make me feel small now but i loved you and you made me feel larger than life i loathe you and your face makes me cry now but i loved you…
Grief. 4 years. 4 years is a long time to hold on to something that hurts so badly. 4 years is a long time to never let go. I see you in the shadows of the alleys when I walk home from work alone. I feel you in the hands that brush my skin without…
Being a survivor is… crazy. I am realizing how complex we really are. I am realizing that we can exist in two states of being at once. I am realizing we can be okay, functioning even, and we can be not okay, struggling often. Being a survivor is crazy. My therapist says, “you can be…
Religious sexual violence, sometimes referred to as clergy abuse, is any act of sexual violence perpetrated by a religious leader. There are thousands of religions in the world, making it difficult to gauge the prevalence of religious sexual abuse. However, a few studies have attempted to estimate the rate of sexual abuse in a handful…
Hear from Allison Kratz, a corporate attorney with a passion for combating sexual violence and empowering survivors. In this episode, Allison and PAVE Founder, Angela Rose, discuss her experience reporting to Title IX, what it’s like to be someone who advocates for survivors, the importance of community, and more. Learn More About The Guest Allison…
#ShatteringTheRedZone is an annual campaign by Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE) dedicated to raising awareness and shattering the silence about college sexual violence, specifically by raising awareness on the period during the fall semester where sexual assault is most prevalent, known as the Red Zone. The Red Zone takes place from the beginning of…
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