Visible Silence is a non-profit organization that addresses the issues of sexual abuse in the African-American community. Our goal is to be able to provide counseling and information to those directly and indirectly affected by sexual abuse.
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In the first rape experience of female victims, perpetrators were reported to be intimate partners (30.4%), family members (23.7%), and acquaintances (20%). -Center for Disease Control and Prevention Website
In the first rape experience of male victims, perpetrators were reported to be acquaintances (32.3%), family members (17.7%), friends (17.6%), and intimate partners (15.9%). -Center for Diease Control and Prevention Website
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This brought a deeper perspective into victim blaming and how we all are possibly guilty of it before anything bad occurs.
Sexual Assault can lead to long-term physical and emotional problems. It is very important that victims seek help after an attack.
If you’re sexually assaulted, there’s this idea that you’re no longer a man,” said Neil Irvin, executive director of the organization Men Can Stop Rape. “The violence is ignored, and your sexual orientation and gender are confronted.
“Rape is one of the most under-reported crimes. Many victims may never come forward to report what has happened to them, but help is still available even if the assault occurred a long time ago.” -Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
Visible Silence will be hosting a couponing class to raise money. If you are interested, sign-up details are here http://visiblesilence.org/2012/01/09/learn-to-coupon-and-help-end-the-cycle-of-abuse/
