For Parents, Friends, Partners, and Allies
If someone you know and care about has experienced sexualized violence, it can be overwhelming trying to understand how to support them. This is normal. The most important role you have when you receive a disclosure is to listen and support your loved one. Be gentle with yourself; it is a process.
Here are some resources that can help you understand how sexual violence impacts survivors, and how you can best support those survivors.
A Guide for Friends and Family of Sexual Violence Survivors
A Letter of Advice for Friends, Family, and Supporters of Survivors
Responding to a Disclosure of Sexual Violence
How to Support a Friend or Loved One Who Has Been Sexually Abused