April is the designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the United States. Sexual assault can happen to anyone at anytime.
According to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) 97 out of 100 rapists will walk free, receiving no punishment. 54% of assaults are never reported. Every two minutes someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. EVERY TWO MINUTES.
Many do not know where to turn and face a wide range of emotions. Sexual assault is a situation many will face for years to come. It’s time for men and women everywhere to stand up and say that this is not okay.
Here are six ways from RAINN that you can do to show your support and stand up against Sexual Assault.
- Tell a friend about the National Sexual Assault Hotlines (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org). It’s never too late to get help, talk to someone who understands what you’re going through.
- Follow RAINN on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook and share the latest RAINN news.
- Add a RAINN web banner to your blog or website.
- Volunteer at your local rape crisis center.
- Make a donation to RAINN to ensure that no one has to go it alone. $10 helps one survivor through the National Sexual Assault Hotlines.
- Support legislation, like the SAFER Act, to eliminate the DNA backlog.
It’s time for survivors to gain their voice.
7 Comments
I am shocked at the stat saying 97% of rapists will walk free. This is a horrifying realization, you’ve got my support spreading the word.
Thank goodness I have never been assaulted but I would hope someone would step up to help me. This is great info. Thanks!
What a powerful article. I have shared it everywhere and even put the web banner on my blog’s sidebar. I have also contacted my elected officials and encouraged my followers to do the same.
It is a subject near & dear to my heart. While not actually getting raped (I was able to get away, as my attacker was drunk), I do know the effects of being assaulted, and how long it takes to get over it – if ever. The help of a great therapist or even someone to talk to can do wonders.
On behalf of all women affected by this, thank you SO much!
Great info for anyone who has been assaulted but afraid or too embarrassed to tell.
Great article and a must to share! 97% walk free? Gosh, alarming!
Thanks for the great info!
So sad that 97% walk free. Those women will never be the same and are embarrassed to tell. While the attacker walks around with no remorse. So Sad.
I never knew that the number was so high! Thanks for the information