“Victim” or “Survivor?”
…most common terms used are “victim” and “survivor.” Why Might Some People Dislike “Victim?” Even though, by definition, the term victim simply means, “a person harmed, injured, or killed as…
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Terminology
…Rape Apologist An umbrella term for someone who blames survivors, has a general disbelief in allegations of abuse, and participates in the normalization of abuse. Learn more about the term…
What is Domestic Violence?
…do not live with their partner. Using the term domestic violence when we should be using the term intimate partner violence also implies that domestic violence can only occur between…
Acute and Long Term Mental Health Needs After Sexual Assault
…therapies like sensorimotor psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, and/or trauma-sensitive yoga can help victim-survivors reconnect with their bodies.6, 7 Long-Term Mental Health Effects10 Victim-survivors may continue to experience challenges that interfere with…
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What is Image-based Sexual Abuse?
…have varied over time, and image-based sexual abuse is a relatively new term. Some refer to it as non-consensual image distribution. However, the most widely recognized term for this type…
What Is Sexual Violence?
Sexual violence is an umbrella term for any kind of non-consensual sexual contact, behavior, or aggression. While often used interchangeably with the term sexual assault, sexual violence is a term…
Understanding Memory: How It Works and Its Relationship with Trauma
…that is not processed deeply, like remembering a phone number for a few seconds. Long-term Memory: This type of memory involves more permanent storage. Long-term memories can last from days…
Do I Need To Forgive In Order To Heal?
…think of when they hear the term “forgiveness.” However, it is not usually what other survivors mean when they use the term “forgiveness.” They often mean what is conveyed by…
The Concept of Virginity
…Virginity as a self-defined concept is perfectly okay, but the social norms surrounding virginity can be extremely harmful. Whether or not you choose to use the term “virginity” is up…
What Is Intimate Partner Violence?
…a romantic relationship, we exclude those who do not live with their partner. Using the term domestic violence when we should be using the term intimate partner violence also implies…
Verbal Abuse
…do things or take on more than they should Gaslighting Gaslighting is a term that has gained popularity in recent years, yet it is often misused or conflated with manipulation…