Colorado Sane/Safe Project

All survivors belong in survivor-centered spaces. However, they are not always given the support they need or deserve. There are additional barriers that + survivors face when seeking support after sexual violence, one of those being with the support services themselves.

Some support services are separated by a gender binary, making it difficult for non-binary survivors to find a support group for them. Many providing care assume that the sexual assault was heterosexual, or may put LGBTQIA+ survivors in situations in which they feel obligated to “out” themselves. We need to create survivor support services that are not just welcoming of LGBTQIA+ survivors, but that are designed with them in mind.

Join us this as we honor LGBTQIA+ survivors and raise awareness surrounding sexual violence and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Domestic violence survivors know their stories and needs best, but abusers often work hard to make them feel like they don't. Supporting a survivor can mean empowering them and reminding them that they deserve to trust their own judgment and make the decisions that are right for them. Learn more in our to Have an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence: https://bit.ly/3qFcVZl

While some people may wonder if abusers are "out of control," this can actually make it easier for them to escape responsibility and accountability for their actions. Abuse is always a choice, and abusers are always in control of the choices they make to hurt and control a partner. Learn more in to Have an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence: https://bit.ly/3qFcVZl