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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!



Actress Kristen Stewart Shatters the Silence of Sexual Violence with Security On Campus - PAVE’s Partner for

“Safe Campus, Strong Voices” – Click Here



Overview • Difficult Dialogue & Safe Space• Myths & Facts• Sexual Assault on Campus• Male Survivors • Your Role in Making a Difference – Empowerment, Prevention, Intervention



Click Here for a video from PAVE Founder Angela Rose on CNN shattering the silence of sexual violence



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)



What percent of sex crimes

are committed by a stranger?



Stranger Assault Myth: Less than 15%

Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics

Over 85% of Sexual Violence is Committed By Someone Who the Victim Knows



Myths and Facts About Sexual Assault

MYTH: Most rapes and assaults are committed by a strangerFACT: The vast majority of sexual assaults are committed by someone known to us

MYTH: Many people false reportFACT: The false report rate for rape is less than 5% - the same as any other crime

MYTH: Rape only happens to womenFACT: Any person – man or woman – can become the victim of sexual violence

MYTH: Victims should be cryingFACT: Everyone reacts differently to trauma. Some people may be crying, angry, or even laughing after an assault

MYTH: Weapons are typically used in sex crimesFACT: Most of the time, there are no weapons involved



Victim BlamingThere are many examples of blaming the victim/survivor – it is crucial to eliminate the victim blaming!

They asked for itHow much did they have to drink?Why didn’t they fight back?What was the person wearing?



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 www.ShatteringTheSilence.org



• 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.



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



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)



Campus Sexual Assault

• College Campus Stats• Clery Act• Know Your Rights and Options • Consent • Survivor Story – Laura Dunn



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



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



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



After a Sexual Assault, Know Your Rights and Know Your Options on Campus….







Absence of a NO

Consent:Click here to watch a short clip on CONSENT by acclaimed film maker

Denice Ann EvansMore info – visit: www.CollegeHookUpCulture.com



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

Click here to watch a short video



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



College Campaigns



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: [email protected]



Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act

Click here to sign petition: http://tiny.cc/CampusSaVEPetition

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.



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!



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



YOUR ROLE IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE•Bystander Intervention•Be Aware of Victim Blaming•Safe Campus, Strong Voices•How to Support a Survivor



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



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!





BYSTANDER INTERVENTIONClick here to watch a short clip showing an example of

preventing a potential sexual assault by getting involved and changing the situation on campus



Help a Survivor!

Studies show that the first person a survivor tells…

If that person reacts well, it can greatly help the healing process!





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 “SAFETY CENTER”



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!



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 #PAVE③Follow Angela Rose, @AngelaRosePave And PAVE, @PAVEInfo



Distribute Resources:① PAVE: www.ShatteringTheSilence.org

② Security On Campus, Inc: www.SecurityonCampus.org

③ Get Help - 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

④ Male Survivors: www.1in6.org and www.MaleSurvivor.org

⑤ Men and Boys Healing film: www.BigVoicePictures.org

⑥ Redefining Masculinity: www.MasculinityU.com

⑦ www.CollegeHookUpCulture.com

⑧ www.livethegreendot.com

⑨ RESPONSE ABILITY Project www.RAProject.org

⑩ Don’t forget your local rape crisis organization and counseling centers!



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


PLEASE END WITH A HEALING CIRCLE SHORT VIGIL WHERE EVERYONE STANDS IN A CIRCLE HOLDING HANDS IF IT IS

COMFORTABLE AND SAY IN UNISON: