SHATTERING THE SILENCE OF
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
The time is NOW to join together and unite the national movement to
SHATTER THE SILENCE OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE!
Shatter the Silence of Sexual Violence!
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Overview
• Difficult Dialogue & Safe Space
• Myths & Facts
• Sexual Assault on Campus
• Male Survivors
• Your Role in Making a Difference –
Empowerment, Prevention, Intervention
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Extremely Pervasive
• 1 in 4 Girls and 1 in 6 Boys
will be Sexually Abused
before the age of 18
• 1 in 4 COLLEGE WOMEN will
be Sexually Assaulted during
her time on campus
(US Dept of Justice)
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What percent of
sex crimes are
committed by a
stranger?
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Stranger Assault Myth: Less than 15%
Over 85% of Sexual Violence is Committed By
Someone Who the Victim Knows
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics
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Myths and Facts About Sexual Assault
MYTH: Most rapes and assaults are committed by a stranger
FACT: The vast majority of sexual assaults are committed by someone known to us
MYTH: Many people false report
FACT: The false report rate for rape is less than 5% - the same as any other crime
MYTH: Rape only happens to women
FACT: Any person – man or woman – can become the victim of sexual violence
MYTH: Victims should be crying
FACT: Everyone reacts differently to trauma. Some people may be crying, angry, or even
laughing after an assault
MYTH: Weapons are typically used in sex crimes
FACT: Most of the time, there are no weapons involved
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Victim Blaming
There are many examples of blaming the
victim/survivor – it is crucial to eliminate
the victim blaming!
They asked for it
How much did they have to drink?
Why didn’t they fight back?
What was the person wearing?
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Steve Connell – What She was Wearing
Acclaimed poet Steven Connell who
has been featured on MTV, BET, HBO
Def Jam Poets created a CD of poetry
inspired by PAVE’s work including this
bonus track poem about the issues of
victim blaming including “What She was
Wearing”
Whole CD available at
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• Sexual violence is any unwanted sexual
contact and can occur in domestic
violence.
• Cycle of Violence
• Same root of power and control as well as
victim blaming.
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Un-Healthy Relationship
• Jealousy and Distrust
• Co-dependence
• Fear
• Lack of Support for Things You Enjoy
• Manipulation
• Guilt for Spending Time with Friends and Family
• Forced Sexual Contact
• Threat of Violence
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Healthy Relationship
• Supportive
• Respect of Oneself and Each Other
• Good Communication
• Equality
• True Comfort in Being Your True Self
• You Have a Strong Friendship
• Sense of Interdependence (Mutual Responsibility)
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Campus Sexual Assault
• College Campus Stats
• Clery Act
• Know Your Rights and Options
• Consent
• Survivor Story – Laura Dunn
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Campus Assault
• College Stats:
• Women aged 16-24 experience the highest per capita rate
of intimate partner violence
• 1 out of 4 (26.1%) women in college will be sexually
assaulted
• 9 out of 10 women in college who are raped never report
• Women in their first 6 months in college are at their
greatest risk for sexual assault
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More Statistics
• 75% of the men and 55% of the women involved in
acquaintance rapes were drinking or taking drugs just
before the attack. (I Never Called it Rape)
• In a survey of high school students, 56% of girls and 76%
of boys believed forced sex was acceptable under some
circumstances. Acquaintance Rape: The Hidden Crime
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The Clery Act
• The "Clery Act" is named in memory of 19 year old
university freshman Jeanne Ann Clery who was
raped and murdered while asleep in her dorm room
in 1986
• Requires colleges and universities across the US to
disclose information about crime on and around their
campuses.
• Campus community sexual assault victims are
assured of certain basic rights.
For more info, Visit: www.SecurityOnCampus.org and
The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security
Reporting
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After a Sexual Assault, Know
Your Rights and Know Your
Options on Campus….
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Absence of a NO
Consent:
Click here to watch a short clip on CONSENT
by acclaimed film maker Denice Ann Evans
More info – visit: www.CollegeHookUpCulture.com
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Laura Dunn
• Was a member of the Campus Crew Team
• Raped by 2 male crew members
• Tried to report, but wasn’t given justice
• Featured in Sept issue of Cosmo Mag
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Extremely Under-Prosecuted
A survey conducted by the Chicago Tribune found
that of the sex crimes reported on college
campuses in the past six years…
• Only seven percent resulted in arrests
• Less than three percent resulted in convictions
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College Campaigns
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Safe Campus, Strong Voices
This groundbreaking campaign focuses on:
• Sexual and Dating Violence Awareness
• Victim Empowerment
• Prevention
• Bystander Intervention
• Tangible tools for both men and women to
work together to create a safer campus
• Engages students to shatter the silence of
campus sexual violence
Email: Campus@ShatteringTheSilence.org
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Campus Sexual Violence Elimination
(SaVE) Act
The Campus SaVE Act (S.834/H.R. 2016) is essential legislation for the
following reasons:
(1) it updates the Jeanne Clery Act to acknowledge the spectrum of sexual
violence affecting students on campus, which includes domestic violence,
dating violence and stalking
(2) it establishes minimum standards for campus judicial proceedings
consistent with new Title IX guidance released by the Department of
Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
Click here to sign petition: http://tiny.cc/CampusSaVEPetition
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Easy Ways to Make an Impact on Campus
① Supporting the Campus SaVE Act – Sign
the Petition
② Safe Campus, Strong Voices Campaign
③ Poster Project – Click here to download
(post this poster around campus, coffee shops, etc to raise awareness)
Stay Connected to PAVE – January
Conference Call, Stay Tuned!
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Male Survivors
• There are many male survivors
even on college campuses.
• 1 in 6 boys will be sexually
abused before the age of 18!
• Click here to watch a clip of
Boys and Men Healing
Resources:
www.1in6.org
www.MaleSurvivor.org
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YOUR ROLE IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE
• Bystander Intervention
• Be Aware of Victim Blaming
• Safe Campus, Strong Voices
• How to Support a Survivor
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Bystander Intervention:
The willingness to take action and help someone in time of need.
Two recent media examples of people
failing to intervene include:
① The alleged sexual abuse by Sandusky
at Penn State
②Bernie Fine at Syracuse University Tapes 'reveal his wife watched husband
molest boy in their home’
Bernie Fine has lost his job
as head basketball coach at
Syracuse University amid
child abuse allegation
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This is Not a Women’s Issue, But A Human Issue!
It’s Important to Get Men Involved in Being a Part of the Solution….
If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!
Stopping Sexual Assault is Everyone’s Business!
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BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
Click here to watch a short clip showing an example of
preventing a potential sexual assault by getting involved
and changing the situation on campus
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Help a Survivor!
Studies show that the first person a survivor tells…
If that person reacts well, it can greatly help the
healing process!
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Important Tips:
• Believe every person
• Treat them with respect
• Be aware of victim blaming language
• Imagine the survivor is your loved one
• Offer them local resources
• Be a good listener
• Reassure: THIS WAS NOT YOUR FAULT
CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT VIDEO THAT WAS
CREATED FOR AMERICA’S MOST WANTED
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Hollywood Shatters the Silence of Sexual
Violence!
Sarah Rice from MTV is a PAVE
Ambassador working to raise awareness
and let survivors know they are not alone!
JOIN THE NATIONAL MOVEMENT!
Get Involved – Step In and Speak Out!
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THIS IS THE CATALYST!
This is just the beginning! This is the catalyst for building the national
movement to shatter the silence of sexual violence on college
campuses across the country!
We want you on board!
ACTION LIST:
①Sign up for PAVE’s Email Action alerts on website
www.ShatteringTheSilence.org
②TWEET about this using Hashtag #PAVE
③Follow Angela Rose, @AngelaRosePave
And PAVE, @PAVEInfo
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PAVE: www.ShatteringTheSilence.org
Security On Campus, Inc: www.SecurityonCampus.org
Get Help - 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
Male Survivors: www.1in6.org and www.MaleSurvivor.org
Men and Boys Healing film: www.BigVoicePictures.org
Redefining Masculinity: www.MasculinityU.com
www.CollegeHookUpCulture.com
www.livethegreendot.com
RESPONSE ABILITY Project www.RAProject.org
Don’t forget your local rape crisis organization and counseling
centers!
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PLEASE END WITH A HEALING CIRCLE SHORT VIGIL WHERE
EVERYONE STANDS IN A CIRCLE HOLDING HANDS IF IT IS
COMFORTABLE AND SAY IN UNISON:
We support all survivors of violence, abuse, and trauma.
We pledge to take care of our campus community, but also
take care of ourselves.
It is up to us to be the voice for those who have been
silenced by sexual violence!
It starts with us, it starts today.
Together, we CAN make a difference.
Founder and Executive Director
PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment
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