支持受害者和幸存者
We use the language “victims/survivors” to acknowledge individuals may identify with 不同的术语和身份与他们的经历有关. 我们鼓励人们 to mirror and reflect the language someone uses, which may include “victim,” “survivor,” 或者其他术语.
When an individual discloses an experience of 基于性别的暴力 with someone else, that person’s response can have a significant impact on the individual’s 疗愈 process. A person’s response could impact whether they reach out for additional help and 支持. 有时人们 may disclose to someone in person, while others may share openly about their experience through an online platform or public opportunity to speak out.
Any individual can experience 基于性别的暴力, regardless of their identities. 不幸的是，边缘化社区的个人往往面临更高的发病率 基于性别的暴力 and can face additional difficulties in seeking help and 支持. Violence intersects with the different identities an individual holds and can impact how someone experiences violence and/or harassment, responds to trauma, accesses help and 支持, makes decisions about reporting, or moves forward in their coping and 疗愈.
Whether you are a friend, family member, Resident Advisor, professor, or staff member, t在这里 are things you can do and say to 支持 an individual who discloses an incident 给你. 确保你在倾听幸存者分享他们的故事， validate their experience and let 他们 know you believe 他们, and try to 支持 their 围绕他们的处境做出决定. 尊重个人的隐私是非常重要的 decisions in what help and 支持 they seek and to let 他们 lead the way in their 应对和治愈.
If a victim/survivor displays any suicidal or self-harming behaviors or if you are worried about they safety or well-being, you should seek professional crisis assistance 立即. 您还可以:
