Start by Believing

My name is Lauren. I am a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate and friend of a survivor. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Diane. I am a survivor of rape 42 years ago. I know how it feels to not be believed. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Kelly. I am a victim advocate and a sexual assault survivor. I strive to provide victims with the same support that I was provided. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Tiffany Sexton. I am a survivor. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Kelly Mayne. I am an Investigator with the Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. I am assigned to the career criminal program. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Kathryn Monson. I am a victim advocate and family member. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Camille Haberman. I am a Victim Services Counselor employed by the Austin Police Department. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Melanie. I am someone who cares about survivors, friends, family members, and my community. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Alli Brinkerhoff. I am a sexual assault victim advocate. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Dewan Hoque. I am an undergraduate student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.